Exam 4: Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Although approximately 6.8% of the adult U.S. population suffers from PTSD, the rate for combat-related PTSD among veterans is about ________.

Gwen is preparing for her Psychology of Learning midterm exam. Although she has read all of the material and been active in class discussions, she has recurring thoughts of failing the exam. Her thoughts persist even though she is an honors student and has never failed a test. Gwen is experiencing

Biofeedback training often combines monitoring of physiological responses with

The case in your text of Ginny, the nurse who is bothered by insects, illustrates

Anxiety is a common emotion.

Cognitive theories of fear acquisition focus on _________ as explanations for the condition.

According to your text, anxiety is a response oriented toward the

Which of the following is TRUE regarding anxiety?

Discuss societal and cultural factors associated with generalized anxiety disorder.

Approximately what percent of adults suffer from an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives?

One feature of obsessions that creates anxiety for an individual is their

Cognitive symptoms that accompany anxiety are also referred to as

It is possible for a person to be anxious without the presence of a real physical threat.

More than half of the people with obsessive-compulsive disorder also have comorbid disorders such as social anxiety disorder, specific phobia, GAD, panic disorder and

Until recently, Jerry had always enjoyed being on his high school debate team, which had won several awards. But yesterday, as Jerry prepared for next week's event, he began to experience a heightened sense of nervousness. He noticed tightness in his chest and he felt dizzy. He had difficulty controlling his rapid breathing and began to feel an intense need to go outside for air. It is most likely that Jerry was experiencing symptoms of

Roshanda is a good-natured four-year-old who typically enjoys her 7:30 PM bedtime ritual. After the first day of preschool, Roshanda cries and refuses to stay in bed following her mother's goodnight kiss and demands to sleep in her parents' bed. After three unsuccessful attempts to entice Roshanda to sleep in her own bed, her mother gives in. This pattern is repeated every night. Which statement most appropriately applies to this scenario?

Across all anxiety disorders, improvement rates for cognitive-behavioral therapy average about

Which figure most closely approximates the proportion of people with panic disorder who seek treatment?

People who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder are characterized by excessive worry about

Reynaldo has an irrational fear of cats and has all the symptoms of a phobia. Knowing that some behavioral techniques are effective with fears of certain types, his therapist decides to bring a cat into the office. Which behavioral technique is the therapist using?