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

When diagnosing obsessive-compulsive disorder in children, one must be mindful of the developmental trajectory for repetitive behaviors. What does this statement mean?

Post-traumatic stress disorder is initiated when an individual experiences a traumatic event or

Behavioral inhibition is a concept first proposed by Jerome Kagan to describe a condition that develops in adults after extensive exposure.

As a psychologist specializing in panic disorder, you have expertise in agoraphobia. Imagine you have a client in your office. Explain the concept of "panic disorder with agoraphobia" and distinguish it from "panic disorder without agoraphobia."

Your text reviews several findings regarding combat-related PTSD. These findings should be of concern to psychologists as well as to public health researchers and the community. Why?

Describe the functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in the "fight-or-flight" response.

Anatomical differences in brain structures appear to be the cause of many anxiety disorders.

Ataque de nervios may be a cultural variant of panic disorder.

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder view intrusive thoughts as coming from within them as opposed to originating externally.

Casandra is an honors student and one of the best varsity volleyball players. Despite her successes, she has begun to worry about her grades and standing in college, and her future. She has noticed that her mind goes blank in class and she has difficulty falling asleep at night. Most likely, Cassandra has

Hyperarousal, intrusion, and an exaggerated startle response are symptoms of

Neurosurgical procedures may be used to treat patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder who are unresponsive to medications and behavior therapy.

Roughly, how many adults have social anxiety disorder?

Mrs. Worden has an unusual fear of buttons. Every time she spots a loose button on the floor of her laundry room, she becomes extremely anxious and feels sick. In order to minimize her discomfort, Mrs. Worden only wears clothes that are button-free. If she sought help for her problem, what would Mrs. Worden's diagnosis probably be?

Explain the concept of "functional impairment" with respect to anxiety. How does this concept help the psychologist determine a diagnosis?

Describe how children with PTSD might demonstrate re-experiencing differently from adults. What developmental features should be considered in evaluating children for this disorder?

The "fight-or-flight" response is adaptive from an evolutionary perspective.

What types of behaviors normally occur with people diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder?

Females are ____ times more likely than males to report symptoms of an anxiety disorder.

As a pharmacological approach to the treatment of anxiety disorders, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) correct serotonin imbalances by