Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach 5th Edition by Barlow Instant Download - Complete Test Bank With Answers Sample Questions Are Posted Below Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Compulsions can be behavioural in nature. What else could they be? a. mental …
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Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach 5th Edition by Barlow
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Sample Questions Are Posted Below
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1. Compulsions can be behavioural in nature. What else could they be?
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2. For months, Greg has been plagued by worries as he drives to work. He thinks he forgot to lock the door, close the windows, or turn off the stove. Often, he returns home and double-checks the house before he can rid himself of these worries. Which of the following describes Greg’s worries?
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3. According to research, what area of the brain was activated in people with social anxiety disorder who viewed angry and contemptuous faces?
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4. A university student was attending a horror movie when he started to experience anxiety symptoms (rapid heartbeat, sweating, and shallow breathing). He was so upset that he went to a psychologist who told him that he probably had had a panic attack. In the following weeks, he became apprehensive about sitting in lecture halls, crowded rooms, and even classrooms. To be diagnosed with panic disorder, what also would have to happen?
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5. With regard to pharmacological treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder, the most effective drugs are those that inhibit the reuptake of a certain neurotransmitter. What is this neurotransmitter?
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6. Which of the following is a diagnostic symptom associated with social phobias?
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7. What kind of factors determine whether agoraphobia actually develops following panic attacks and how severe it becomes?
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8. What do we call actions, or sometimes thoughts, that an individual with obsessive-compulsive disorder uses to reduce anxiety?
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9. Research by Barlow (2002) and others suggests that parents may play an important role in helping to reduce their children’s risk of developing anxiety disorders. How do parents do this?
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10. The “alarm reactions” experienced in both post-traumatic stress disorder and panic disorders are very similar and result in conditioned responses. However, which of the following describes the alarm in panic disorder?
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11. At what age does social phobia usually begin, and when does it end?
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12. Which of the following terms is MOST associated with generalized anxiety disorder?
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13. With regard to the obsessions seen in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, what does the term “need for symmetry” refer to?
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14. Some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder attempt to neutralize or suppress disturbing, intrusive thoughts. How successful do these strategies tend to be?
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15. How does cognitive-behavioural treatment help someone with generalized anxiety disorder?
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16. In Japan, what does the anxiety syndrome termed taijin kyo fusho involve?
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17. Mandeep had a panic attack while he was asleep last night. What sleep event was Mandeep MOST likely experiencing when the attack occurred?
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18. What is the most prevalent psychological disorder in the general population?
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19. Micah’s doctor notices that Micah has no eyelashes. The doctor questions Micah about this and Micah admits that he sometimes has an irresistible urge to pull out his body hair. Micah’s doctor MOST likely suspects that Micah has:
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20. When treating patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, how effective is combining exposure and ritual prevention (ERP) with medication?
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21. Which of the following treatments teaches the person with obsessive-compulsive disorder that no harm will result if they do not perform the ritual?
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22. Jack constantly worries about his health, finances, job security, and the stability of his marriage. Often, his worries keep him awake at night, causing him so much fatigue he cannot perform his work duties adequately. His preoccupation with his worries has left his wife feeling frustrated. What would be the most likely diagnosis of Jack’s problem?
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23. When they are part of post-traumatic stress disorder, what are symptoms such as feelings of unreality and/or amnesia for all or part of the traumatic event called?
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24. Which of the following is a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder?
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25. Your friend was a recent victim of a sexual assault. According the DSM 5, at what point can a diagnoses of PTSD be made?
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26. In Barrett and colleagues’ (1996) research of children with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), they found that after using a certain type of treatment, 95 percent of the children no longer met the criteria for a GAD diagnosis. What type of treatment did they use?
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27. In obsessive-compulsive disorder, certain types of obsessions lead to certain types of compulsions. Which of the following matches an obsession and its consequent rituals?
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28. What is the approximate sex ratio of individuals who experience social phobia at some point in their lives?
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29. The term “agoraphobia” is derived from the Greek word agora. What does agora mean?
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30. What is the main difference between situational phobia and panic disorder with agoraphobia?
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31. According to British neuropsychologist Jeffrey Gray, what part of the brain regulates the fight/flight system?
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32. What did Clark and Purdon’s research show had a link to obsessive-compulsive disorder?
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33. George has episodes of sheer terror when riding on subway trains. He breaks into a cold sweat and often feels like he is about to have a heart attack. George imagines he is losing control of himself during these attacks. What is George most likely experiencing?
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34. Your friend Samantha has been diagnosed with a generalized anxiety disorder. Which category of drugs is the typical pharmacological treatment for her condition?
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35. What does agoraphobic avoidance behaviour appear to be determined by?
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36. When a person feels intense fear, which of the following will activate to cause a surge of energy?
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37. Which physiological measure consistently distinguishes individuals with generalized anxiety disorder from nonanxious normal subjects?
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38. According to one model of the etiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), what is necessary for an individual to develop OCD?
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39. In an interview, performer Alanis Morissette said she was once returning home from Los Angeles to Canada for the holidays, when she suddenly began crying and shaking uncontrollably, and she felt as if she was going to faint. What was she most likely experiencing?
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40. What are the most common traumatic events experienced by the 8 percent of the Canadian population who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder?
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41. What did the Heinrichs and colleagues (2006) cross-cultural study of social phobia find?
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42. What is the minimum time needed to treat most specific phobias?
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43. Why are the rates of comorbidity (co-occurrence) among various anxiety disorders and depression high?
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44. “Something might go wrong, and I’m not sure I can deal with it, but I’ve got to be ready to try.” Which aspect of anxiety does this statement reveal?
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45. For which type of phobia does the age of onset peak at about seven years of age?
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46. Which of the following groups is generalized anxiety disorder most prevalent in?
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47. Drugs that inhibit the reuptake of serotonin have been found to be moderately effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following is a problem with using pharmacological treatments?
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48. Amy was just given a prescription. Her father, who is a psychiatrist, asks for the name of the drug. Amy tells him, and he says, “But I thought you were getting treatment for your panic disorder?” Which of the following drugs would Amy have been prescribed?
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49. While more women than men experience fear of snakes, for which of the following phobias is the sex ratio approximately equal?
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50. What is the risk of someone with panic disorder attempting suicide?
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51. Cedella just fainted as a result of her phobia. What type of phobia does Cedella have?
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52. Rob reports being terrified to go anywhere that does not have a bathroom, for fear that he will begin vomiting and not be able to stop. He had one panic attack, and a week later, he felt no residual effects from the attack. Which of the following DSM 5 diagnoses would Rob most likely receive?
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53. Which of the following “normal” childhood fears correctly matches the corresponding approximate age of onset?
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54. Which of the following people is at greatest risk of having panic attacks with agoraphobia?
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55. A teenage girl had been feeling depressed and having panic attacks. Her doctor prescribed medication. She was sitting in her room feeling very depressed, so to cheer her up, a friend suggested that they go to an exercise class. Shortly after the warm-up started, however, she had another panic attack. What is the best explanation for this occurrence?
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56. Studies have found that individuals with panic disorder may be more susceptible than others to the anxiety-reducing effects of alcohol when they are experiencing panic-like bodily sensations. Which of the following might this finding explain?
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57. What is the term for behaviours that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) perform because they believe they will help their obsession, when in reality the behaviours have no effect?
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58. Tony has thoughts about hating his younger brother and wishing he would die. He becomes anxious about these thoughts because he now thinks if anything really happened to his brother, it would be his fault. For no explainable reason, Tony starts mentally counting by odd numbers each time he walks past his brother’s room and discovers that this activity makes him less anxious. How would you describe Tony’s behaviour?
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59. Mr. Jones suffers from a severe case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. His symptoms have not responded to either medication or psychological therapies. As a last resort, his therapist suggests the possibility of a psychosurgical procedure. What is this procedure called?
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60. A man who has obsessive-compulsive disorder was compelled to take very small steps as he walked and to look back repeatedly. What was he trying to do?
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61. What area of the brain is most often associated with anxiety?
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62. Ordinary people have occasional intrusive thoughts with bizarre, sexual, or aggressive content, but they would not be considered to have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What is required for someone to be diagnosed with OCD?
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63. What does the term “thought-action fusion” mean when used to describe the obsessional thinking pattern of persons with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
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64. Which of the following is a common symptom of people with post-traumatic stress disorder?
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65. Brian, who has obsessive-compulsive disorder, holds fundamentalist religious beliefs. Which of the following concerns is he most likely to present with?
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66. In a major double-blind NIMH research study looking at the separate and combined effects of both psychological and drug treatments (Barlow et al., 2000), patients were randomized into five different treatment conditions. Which of the following was one of these treatment conditions?
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67. Mary has a fear of snakes and is having a panic attack because her science teacher is handling a snake in class as part of a lesson on reptiles. Mary claims she feels like she is going to faint. What is the likelihood that Mary will pass out in class?
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68. In which country have researchers found obsessive-compulsive behaviours to be most often related to religious rituals?
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69. Who is most likely to avoid all contact with other people?
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70. Which of the following is NOT included in the model of generalized anxiety disorder developed by researchers Dugas, Ladouceur, and others?
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71. In which behavioural treatment are patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder NOT permitted to carry out their compulsions while in the presence of the anxiety-producing stimulus or situation?
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72. Eddie is walking down a dark alley. Suddenly, a dark figure jumps out from behind a trash bin and points a gun at him. Eddie turns and runs away extremely quickly. What does this example illustrate?
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73. A relative who suffers from panic disorder asks you what treatment would have the most long-lasting benefits. Because you have just read about the double-blind NIMH research study evaluating psychological treatments with and without medication, what would you say?
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74. Which of the following is an example of how a phobia may develop?
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75. Jason has just recently been diagnosed as having panic disorder. Which of the following describes what we will know about Jason?
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76. What psychological disorder in children is characterized by unrealistic and persistent worry that something will happen to the child’s parents, and may result in a child refusing to leave home?
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77. The obsession in tic-related OCD is almost always related to:
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78. Mark has a preoccupation with his hair. Although his hair has not changed at all, he is convinced that he has begun going bald. He checks his hair frequently throughout the day and insists on wearing a hat at all times. Both his career and his social life have been affected by his insisting on wearing a hat and avoid direct sunlight and wind. What disorder does Mark MOST likely have?
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79. According to your textbook, how is fear experienced?
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80. Johnson and colleagues (2000) found an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders among certain teenagers. What was significant about these teenagers?
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81. A young child has thoughts about hating her younger brother and wishing he would die. She becomes very anxious about these thoughts because she has developed the idea that if anything really happened to him, it would be her fault. Which pattern of thinking is she exhibiting?
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82. Recent research has increasingly focused on the role of a neurotransmitter system associated with both anxiety and depression. What neurotransmitter system is this?
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83. What does “interoceptive avoidance” refer to?
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84. A woman was obsessed with the idea that if she did not eat in a consistent calculated way, some disaster would befall her family. What is the symptom subtype of this aspect of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
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85. What does research by Johnson and colleagues (2000) on cigarette smoking by teenagers and anxiety disorders suggest?
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86. In the type of specific phobia called “blood-injury-injection,” there is an inherited vasovagal response and a tendency to faint. What causes this tendency?
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87. A friend stated that when she went to a clinic, she had to spend 30- to 60-second sessions shaking her head from side to side, spinning in a chair, tensing all her muscles, hyperventilating, or breathing through a narrow straw. What is she receiving treatment for?
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88. A culture-bound syndrome in Chinese cultures is known as Pa-leng. What characterizes those who have this disorder?
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89. Which of these is an example of an interoceptive avoidance activity that may be observed in someone with agoraphobia?
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90. To address panic symptoms, a panic-control treatment (PCT) was developed at one of Barlow’s clinics. Which of the following would be included in this therapy?
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91. A man who has an extreme snake phobia was told repeatedly as a child about the dangers of snakes in high grass. He also was encouraged to wear rubber boots to protect himself, even on city streets. What mode of developing a phobia does this example illustrate?
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92. Which of the following symptoms often accompanies obsessive-compulsive disorder?
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93. Even though phobias may interfere with an individual’s functioning, only the most severe cases come for treatment. Why?
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94. Darrel is a Vietnam veteran. He wakes up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat due to dreams in which he relives his most frightening war experiences. He refuses to talk about the war with anyone and is constantly fidgety and “on edge.” He is unable to enjoy himself or develop intimacy with friends or romantically. What disorder does Darrel appear to have?
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95. Aileen has twelve pet cats and takes good care of them. All the cats healthy and receive regular vet care. Donna also has twelve cats (and would happily accept more), but her cats live in unsanitary conditions and some are not very healthy. If interviewed, what would likely be a distinct difference between Aileen and Donna?
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96. According to Barlow (2002) and others, all the evidence now points to what conclusion about agoraphobic avoidance behaviour?
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97. An individual who suffers from panic disorder might become anxious about climbing stairs, exercising, or being in hot rooms because these activities produce sensations similar to those accompanying a panic attack. In psychological terms, what have the exercise and hot rooms become?
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98. Which of the following psychological disorders is anxiety most closely related to?
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99. Roberta is standing in a shopping mall when she begins having difficulty breathing. She feels her heart pounding, feels weak and dizzy, and notices that she is perspiring heavily. She thinks she might be having a heart attack. At the very least, she senses she is losing control and is afraid that if she’s not having a heart attack, she is going “crazy.” What does this situation illustrate?
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100. Which of the following would be considered an example of social phobia?
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101. The neurosurgical procedure called a cingulotomy is sometimes used to relieve severe symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Why would a cingulotomy usually be considered only after drugs and psychological treatments had failed?
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102. What is an important factor in determining whether an individual will develop post-traumatic stress disorder following a traumatic event?
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103. Why were there lower rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in citizens who endured bombing and shelling in wartime England compared to victims of crime?
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| 104. Define social phobia. Explain how social phobia differs from “normal” shyness. Using illustrative examples, describe how social anxiety impairs functioning. What types of treatments are effective for social phobia? |
| 105. Define agoraphobia and discuss fully how and why it develops. In your answer, include gender differences in the development of this disorder and explain what is meant by interoceptive avoidance. |
| 106. Discuss the criteria for a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and distinguish it from acute stress disorder. What is the significance of biological vulnerability in the development of PTSD? What is the best approach to treating PTSD? |
| 107. Why is anxiety termed “a future-oriented mood state,” and fear an “alarm reaction to actual present danger”? Discuss biological and psychological similarities and differences between these emotional events. |
| 108. Discuss the genetic factors involved in anxiety disorders. Cite current research into the neurobiology of anxiety and panic and the role of the CRF system and other brain circuits. |
| 109. Define generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Compare and contrast GAD with phobic disorders, noting how avoidance behaviour is manifested differently in each. |
| 110. Identify and give illustrative examples of the five subtypes of specific phobia. Discuss the differences between situational phobia and agoraphobia. Also discuss the differences between separation anxiety and school phobia. What are the specific factors involved in the development of a phobia? |
| 111. Discuss panic disorder, including symptoms and causes. Explain the concepts of biological vulnerability and generalized psychological vulnerability and their contributions to the development of this disorder. |
| 112. Explain the treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) called exposure and ritual prevention. What types of drugs are used to treat OCD, and how effective are these treatments? |
| 113. Compare and contrast obsessive-compulsive disorder with the other anxiety disorders. Define the terms “obsession” and “compulsion” and give examples. Explain how they are related to each other (i.e., why and how compulsions often develop after obsessional thinking develops). |
Answer Key
| 1. a |
| 2. a |
| 3. d |
| 4. b |
| 5. c |
| 6. c |
| 7. b |
| 8. c |
| 9. c |
| 10. d |
| 11. d |
| 12. d |
| 13. b |
| 14. c |
| 15. a |
| 16. b |
| 17. c |
| 18. d |
| 19. b |
| 20. d |
| 21. b |
| 22. b |
| 23. c |
| 24. b |
| 25. d |
| 26. a |
| 27. b |
| 28. c |
| 29. d |
| 30. d |
| 31. c |
| 32. b |
| 33. c |
| 34. b |
| 35. b |
| 36. d |
| 37. c |
| 38. d |
| 39. a |
| 40. b |
| 41. a |
| 42. a |
| 43. b |
| 44. a |
| 45. d |
| 46. d |
| 47. a |
| 48. c |
| 49. b |
| 50. a |
| 51. a |
| 52. a |
| 53. a |
| 54. b |
| 55. b |
| 56. c |
| 57. c |
| 58. b |
| 59. a |
| 60. b |
| 61. d |
| 62. b |
| 63. c |
| 64. b |
| 65. b |
| 66. d |
| 67. d |
| 68. a |
| 69. d |
| 70. d |
| 71. c |
| 72. d |
| 73. d |
| 74. b |
| 75. a |
| 76. a |
| 77. c |
| 78. c |
| 79. d |
| 80. a |
| 81. d |
| 82. b |
| 83. b |
| 84. d |
| 85. b |
| 86. a |
| 87. d |
| 88. b |
| 89. c |
| 90. a |
| 91. d |
| 92. a |
| 93. a |
| 94. d |
| 95. c |
| 96. c |
| 97. a |
| 98. b |
| 99. b |
| 100. c |
| 101. a |
| 102. d |
| 103. a |
| 104. Student responses will vary. |
| 105. Student responses will vary. |
| 106. Student responses will vary. |
| 107. Student responses will vary. |
| 108. Student responses will vary. |
| 109. Student responses will vary. |
| 110. Student responses will vary. |
| 111. Student responses will vary. |
| 112. Student responses will vary. |
| 113. Student responses will vary. |
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