Chapter 17: Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Chapter 17: Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

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17.1-1. Moniz suggested that the prefrontal lobotomy procedure might offer a surgical means to

1. eliminate anxiety states.
2. improve cognitive function.
3. attenuate stress-induced headaches.
4. eliminate insomnia.
5. produce weight loss.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 17.1-1

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Topic: Opening Vignette

Skill: Factual

Answer: a. eliminate anxiety states.

Rationale: Moniz suggested that the prefrontal lobotomy procedure might offer a surgical means to eliminate anxiety states.

17.1-2. It has been estimated that some ________ persons were subjected to the “ice pick” prefrontal lobotomy procedure

1. 250
2. 1,250
3. 2,500
4. 5,000
5. 25,000

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 17.1-2

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Topic: Opening Vignette

Skill: Factual

Answer: c. 2,500

Rationale:  It has been estimated that some 2,500 persons were subjected to the “ice pick”  prefrontal lobotomy procedure.

17.1-3. A key characteristic of anxiety disorders is

1. a high level of dopamine receptors within the nucleus accurnbens.
2. an inability to control euphoria.
3. the presence of unfounded feelings of fear and dread.
4. the absence of REM brain waves during the awake phase.
5. an impulsive desire to mate that occurs at inappropriate times.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 17.1-3

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Topic: Anxiety Disorders

Skill: Factual

Answer: c. the presence of unfounded feelings of fear and dread.

Rationale: A key characteristic of anxiety disorders is the presence of unfounded feelings of fear and dread.

17.1-4. The form of anxiety known as panic disorder

1. occurs twice as often in men as in women.
2. is a disorder of young women, but not young men.
3. usually appears in young adulthood.
4. is five times more likely to occur in older men than older women.
5. rarely lasts more than a few seconds.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 17.1-4

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Topic:  Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder

Skill: Factual

Answer: c. usually appears in young adulthood.

Rationale: The form of anxiety known as panic disorder usually appears in young adulthood.

17.1-5. The form of anxiety known as panic disorder

1. occurs twice as often in women as in men.
2. is a disorder of young women, but not young men.
3. rarely appears before the age of 35.
4. is five times more likely to occur in older men than older women.
5. rarely lasts more than a few seconds.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 17.1-5

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Topic:  Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder

Skill: Factual

Answer: a. occurs twice as often in women as in men.

Rationale: The form of anxiety known as panic disorder occurs twice as often in women as in men.

17.1-6. Recurring attacks of acute and debilitating anxiety are a primary symptom of

1. reactive depression.
2. psychoses.
3. adult-onset depression.
4. panic disorder.
5. mania.

Difficulty: 1

Question ID: 17.1-6

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Topic:  Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder

Skill: Factual

Answer: d. panic disorder.

Rationale: Recurring attacks of acute and debilitating anxiety are a primary symptom of panic disorder.