[Psychopathology] Anxiety Disorders: Week 3 Practice MCQs
Which of the following disorders is characterized by a persistent fear of one or more situations, such as using public transportation, being in open spaces, or being in enclosed spaces? A) Agoraphobia B) Panic Disorder C) Specific Phobia D) Social Anxiety Disorder
A
Which of the following is a defining feature of GAD according to the DSM-5? A) Persistent and excessive worry about a variety of different topics B) Sudden and unexpected panic attacks C) Intrusive thoughts or images D) Fear of specific objects or situations
A
Which of the following is a potential benefit of using mindfulness-based interventions to treat anxiety disorders? A) Improved emotion regulation B) Rapid symptom relief C) Improved cognitive functioning D) None of the above
A
Which of the following is a potential benefit of using virtual reality exposure therapy to treat anxiety disorders? A) Greater treatment acceptability B) Lower cost C) No risk of symptom worsening D) None of the above
A
Which of the following is a potential drawback of using benzodiazepines to treat anxiety disorders? A) Risk of addiction B) Low efficacy C) Risk of weight gain D) None of the above
A
Which of the following is a potential drawback of using relaxation techniques to treat anxiety disorders? A) Limited long-term benefits B) Risk of symptom worsening C) High cost D) None of the above
A
Which of the following is a potential explanation for the cognitive biases seen in individuals with anxiety disorders? A) Attentional bias towards threat B) Memory bias towards positive events C) Interpretive bias towards neutral cues D) All of the above
A
Which of the following is a potential protective factor against the development of anxiety disorders? A) Regular exercise B) High levels of stress C) Childhood trauma D) None of the above
A
Which of the following is a potential psychological risk factor for the development of anxiety disorders? A) Neuroticism B) Extraversion C) Agreeableness D) None of the above
A
Which of the following is a potential treatment for SAD? A) Exposure therapy B) Antipsychotic medication C) Electroconvulsive therapy D) All of the above
A
Which of the following is the most common specific phobia subtype? A) Animal type B) Natural environment type C) Blood-injection-injury type D) Situational type
A
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat panic disorder? A) Benzodiazepines B) Antipsychotics C) Beta-blockers D) None of the above
A
Which of the following neurotransmitters is thought to play a role in the development of GAD? A) Serotonin B) Dopamine C) Norepinephrine D) Acetylcholine
A
Which of the following neurotransmitters is thought to play a role in the development of SAD? A) Serotonin B) Dopamine C) Norepinephrine D) Acetylcholine
A
Which of the following psychotherapies has the most robust evidence for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? A) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) B) Psychodynamic therapy C) Interpersonal therapy D) Humanistic therapy
A
What is the most common type of specific phobia? A) Fear of flying B) Fear of spiders C) Fear of heights D) Fear of needles
B
Which of the following age groups is most at risk for developing anxiety disorders? A) Children B) Adolescents C) Young adults D) Older adults
B
Which of the following anxiety disorders is most strongly associated with substance use disorders? A) GAD B) PD C) SAD D) PTSD
B
Which of the following is not a common subtype of situational type specific phobia? A) Claustrophobia B) Agoraphobia C) Fear of flying D) Fear of driving
B
Which of the following symptoms is not typically associated with specific phobia? A) Panic attacks B) Intrusive thoughts C) Avoidance behavior D) Rapid heartbeat
B
Which of the following treatments has shown the most efficacy for specific phobia? A) Psychoanalytic therapy B) Exposure therapy C) Psychodynamic therapy D) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
B
Which of the following disorders is characterized by excessive worry about multiple events and activities? A) Panic Disorder B) Agoraphobia C) Generalized Anxiety Disorder D) Social Anxiety Disorder
C
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of specific phobia? A) Excessive and persistent fear of social situations B) Recurrent panic attacks C) Fear of a specific object or situation D) Intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors
C
Which of the following is a common comorbid disorder with SAD? A) Panic disorder B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder C) Major depressive disorder D) All of the above
C
Which of the following is a common symptom of GAD? A) Avoidance of social situations B) Obsessive-compulsive behaviors C) Muscle tension and fatigue D) Hallucinations
C
Which of the following is a common symptom of panic disorder? A) Fear of being in public places B) Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors C) Sudden and intense feelings of terror D) Fear of social situations
C
Which of the following is a common treatment approach for specific phobia? A) Medication only B) Psychoanalysis C) Cognitive-behavioral therapy D) Hypnotherapy
C
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of panic disorder compared to other anxiety disorders? A) Fear of specific objects or situations B) Persistent worry and anxiety C) Sudden and unexpected panic attacks D) Intrusive thoughts or images
C
Which of the following is a key feature of social anxiety disorder? A) Fear of having a panic attack B) Fear of losing control in social situations C) Fear of being judged or evaluated by others D) Fear of being in a situation where escape may be difficult
C
Which of the following is a potential drawback of using exposure therapy to treat anxiety disorders? A) Low patient acceptability B) High dropout rates C) Risk of symptom worsening D) None of the above
C
Which of the following is a potential drawback of using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to treat anxiety disorders? A) Low efficacy B) Risk of weight gain C) Sexual side effects D) None of the above
C
Which of the following is a potential genetic risk factor for anxiety disorders? A) Low levels of serotonin B) High levels of cortisol C) Variants in the COMT gene D) Exposure to childhood trauma
C
Which of the following neurotransmitters is thought to play a role in the development of panic disorder? A) Serotonin B) Dopamine C) Norepinephrine D) Acetylcholine
C
Which of the following anxiety disorders has the highest lifetime prevalence in the general population? A) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) B) Panic disorder (PD) C) Social anxiety disorder (SAD) D) Specific phobia
D
Which of the following anxiety disorders is more common in women than in men? A) GAD B) PD C) SAD D) All of the above
D
Which of the following anxiety disorders is most likely to remit without treatment? A) GAD B) PD C) SAD D) Specific phobia
D
Which of the following brain regions is thought to be involved in the pathophysiology of anxiety disorders? A) Hippocampus B) Amygdala C) Prefrontal cortex D) All of the above
D
Which of the following factors is not a risk factor for developing specific phobia? A) Genetics B) Traumatic experiences C) Parental overprotection D) High intelligence
D
Which of the following factors is not associated with an increased risk for developing anxiety disorders? A) Low socioeconomic status B) Chronic medical conditions C) Childhood trauma D) High intelligence
D
Which of the following factors is not considered a risk factor for developing specific phobia? A) Traumatic event B) Genetic predisposition C) Childhood experiences D) High levels of social support
D
Which of the following is a common comorbid disorder with GAD? A) Major depressive disorder B) Bipolar disorder C) Schizophrenia D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a common comorbid disorder with panic disorder? A) Obsessive-compulsive disorder B) Posttraumatic stress disorder C) Generalized anxiety disorder D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential consequence of chronic panic attacks? A) Cardiovascular disease B) Respiratory problems C) Digestive issues D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential consequence of chronic stress on the brain? A) Decreased hippocampal volume B) Increased amygdala volume C) Impaired prefrontal cortex function D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential consequence of untreated specific phobia? A) Depression B) Substance abuse C) Impaired social functioning D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential explanation for the cognitive biases seen in individuals with SAD? A) Attentional bias towards threat B) Memory bias towards negative social events C) Interpretive bias towards negative social cues D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential explanation for the sex differences in panic disorder prevalence? A) Hormonal differences B) Cultural differences C) Genetic differences D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential reason for the high comorbidity between anxiety disorders and depression? A) Shared genetic factors B) Overlapping symptoms C) Chronic stress D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing GAD? A) Childhood abuse or neglect B) Low socioeconomic status C) Chronic stress D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing SAD? A) Childhood abuse or neglect B) Low socioeconomic status C) Shyness in childhood D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing panic disorder? A) Childhood abuse or neglect B) Poor social support C) Chronic stress D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential treatment for GAD? A) Mindfulness meditation B) Exposure therapy C) Benzodiazepine medication D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential treatment for panic disorder? A) Mindfulness meditation B) Exposure therapy C) Antipsychotic medication D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is a potential trigger for a panic attack in individuals with panic disorder? A) Crowded places B) Specific phobias C) Loud noises D) All of the above
D
Which of the following is not an anxiety disorder listed in DSM-5? A) Generalized Anxiety Disorder B) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder C) Posttraumatic Stress Disorder D) Bipolar Disorder
D
Which of the following neurotransmitters is thought to play a role in the development of anxiety disorders? A) Serotonin B) Dopamine C) GABA (γ-Aminobutyric acid) D) All of the above
D
