Abnormal Psychology - Anxiety Disorders

Lillian is experiencing an anxiety disorder in which she is afraid of not being able to escape what she perceives to be a threatening situation. Based on this, Lillian is most likely to be diagnosed with a. agoraphobia b. generalized anxiety disorder c. a specific phobia d. social phobia

a. agoraphobia

A panic disorder is a type of ________disorder characterized by panic attacks, along with at least one month of worry about panic attacks or self-defeating behavior related to the attacks. a. anxiety b. generalized c. safety d .social

a. anxiety

Nicole frequently has panic attacks. She knows that she is having an attack when she experiences all of the following EXCEPT a. chest pain lasting for hours b. sweating c. feelings of going crazy or dying d. a fast heart rate

a. chest pain lasting for hours.

A person experiencing a panic disorder is MOST likely also to have which of the following? a. fear of leaving home b. fear of enclosed spaces c. fear of other people d. fear of driving

a. fear of leaving home

Whereas ______ people without generalized anxiety disorder are unable to control their worries, ______ of those with the disorder cannot control their worries. a. few; all or almost all b. few; many c. some; all or almost all d. some; many

a. few; all or almost all

Worry provides temporary relief from physiological responses to stress. Worry is therefore maintained, in part, by ______. a. negative reinforcement b. negative punishment c. positive reinforcement d. positive punishment

a. negative reinforcement

Which of the following two disorders are most similar in that they always involve worry over a certain situation or object? a. social anxiety disorder and specific phobias b. generalized anxiety disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder c. panic attacks and social anxiety disorder d. phobias and generalized anxiety disorder

a. social anxiety disorder and specific phobias

The MOST common mental disorders in the United States are the: a. mood disorders b. anxiety disorders c. personality disorders d. sexual disorders

b. anxiety disorders

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all anxiety disorders? a. above average number of phobias b. excessive, persistent fear and anxiety c. inability to control the body's reaction to fear d. sporadic, intense panic attacks

b. excessive, persistent fear and anxiety

Research has found that a consequence of experiencing persistent panic attacks is a(n) a. decrease in amygdala functioning. b. increased risk of suicide. c. increased risk of developing a disorder of thought. d. decrease in having other anxiety disorders.

b. increased risk of suicide.

Richard experiences unexpected episodes of intense fear, accompanied by shortness of breath and the thought that he might be going crazy. He constantly fears the onset of these episodes. Richard most likely suffers from: a. generalized anxiety disorder b. panic disorder c. specific phobia d. obsessive-compulsive disorder

b. panic disorder

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety disorders? a. CBT is only effective if it is combined with medication used to decrease physical arousal symptoms. b. CBT was once thought to be the best treatment for anxiety disorders, but client-centered humanistic therapy has been found to be superior. c. CBT is often effective, and in some cases even more effective than the use of medication. d. CBT can work for certain anxiety disorders, but unless the unconscious defense mechanisms that cause the symptoms are identified, the effects of CBT will be temporary.

c. CBT is often effective, and in some cases even more effective than the use of medication.

Which of the following is NOT one of the "triple vulnerabilities" that are risk factors for developing an anxiety disorder? a. psychological vulnerabilities b. biological vulnerabilities c. acute vulnerabilities d. specific vulnerabilities

c. acute vulnerabilities

Nitin has a specific phobia toward dogs. Nitin is MOST likely to be treated using ______ therapy. a. mindfulness b. emotion-focused c. exposure d. psychodynamic

c. exposure

Lenore is continually worried and plagued by muscle tension, sleeplessness, and an inability to concentrate. Lenore MOST likely suffers from ______ disorder. a. panic b. obsessive-compulsive c. generalized anxiety d. acute stress

c. generalized anxiety

Which choice BEST represents an application of exposure therapy to the effective treatment of social anxiety disorder? a. challenging the client's automatic thinking about social situations b. having the client write about times when she or he felt embarrassed c. having the client talk to a stranger despite experiencing anxiety while doing so d. discussing the history of the client's social fears

c. having the client talk to a stranger despite experiencing anxiety while doing so

Cory has an intense fear of flying and endures flights with extreme distress. Although she knows her fear is irrational, it is overwhelming and uncontrollable. Cory most likely suffers from: a. generalized anxiety disorder b. schizophrenia c. specific phobia d. obsessive-compulsive disorder

c. specific phobia

Approximately ______ of adults will experience an anxiety disorder during a given year. a. 41% b. 6% c. 27% d. 18%

d. 18%

______ disorder is NOT among the three disorders MOST often comorbid with generalized anxiety disorder. Select one: a. Major depressive b. Social anxiety c. Panic d. Bipolar

d. Bipolar

Diane is constantly concerned about things at work, even when she is at home. She is constantly worried about her home life, even when she is at work. Diane has free-floating worry that leaves her tense, irritable, impairs her concentration, and leaves her with many sleepless nights. Diane MOST likely suffers from ______ disorder. a. obsessive-compulsive b. social anxiety c. separation anxiety d. generalized anxiety

d. generalized anxiety