Question 1

It is possible to have a diagnosis of agoraphobia without history of panic disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

__________ treatments of anxiety tend to have lower relapse rates.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharmacological 
B)  Cognitive-behavioural 
C)  Humanistic 
D)  Existential 
E)  Psychoanalytic 
A)  Pharmacological 
B)  Cognitive-behavioural 
C)  Humanistic 
D)  Existential 
E)  Psychoanalytic

Question 3

References to anxiety have been made since______________, with the first references being made by _____________ about ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Victorian era; Freud; a woman who feared men with cigars 
B)  the Middle Ages; Paraclesus; people who feared possession 
C)  the 18ᵗʰ century; Pinel; a patient with apparent agoraphobia 
D)  late 1800's; Kraeplin; a patient with apparent OCD-related disorder 
E)  beginning of history; Hippocrates; a man who feared flute music 
A)  Victorian era; Freud; a woman who feared men with cigars 
B)  the Middle Ages; Paraclesus; people who feared possession 
C)  the 18ᵗʰ century; Pinel; a patient with apparent agoraphobia 
D)  late 1800's; Kraeplin; a patient with apparent OCD-related disorder 
E)  beginning of history; Hippocrates; a man who feared flute music

Question 4

Only the __________ form of thought-action fusion (TAF) is considered to be a pathological OCD belief.

Accepted Answer

A)  Likelihood-Other TAF 
B)  Likelihood-Self TAF 
C)  Moral TAF 
D)  Moral-Self TAF 
E)  Likelihood TAF 
A)  Likelihood-Other TAF 
B)  Likelihood-Self TAF 
C)  Moral TAF 
D)  Moral-Self TAF 
E)  Likelihood TAF

Question 5

If a first degree relative has an anxiety disorder, then the offspring have 4-6 times the risk of inheriting that specific anxiety disorder

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

From a cognitive perspective, panic disorder involves catastrophic misinterpretations of bodily sensations

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Specific parenting behaviors and styles have been associated with increased risk of anxiety disorder

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Personality disorders are frequently present in more complex and severe cases of PTSD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The behavioural avoidance test (BAT) is used to measure and assess

Accepted Answer

A)  agoraphobic avoidance. 
B)  derealization. 
C)  depersonalization. 
D)  paresthesias. 
E)  fear of dying. 
A)  agoraphobic avoidance. 
B)  derealization. 
C)  depersonalization. 
D)  paresthesias. 
E)  fear of dying.

Question 10

Anxiety disorders are the third most common mental disorder, second only to mood disorders and eating disorders

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

__________ was the first psychological treatment to be thoroughly validated for anxiety disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychoanalysis 
B)  Relaxation training 
C)  Exposure therapy 
D)  Hypnosis 
E)  Cognitive restructuring 
A)  Psychoanalysis 
B)  Relaxation training 
C)  Exposure therapy 
D)  Hypnosis 
E)  Cognitive restructuring

Question 12

With regard to panic and panic disorder, it is generally accepted that

Accepted Answer

A)  uncued panic attacks are not uncommon in the population. 
B)  uncued panic attacks are quite rare in the population; the majority of those who experience them are eventually diagnosed with panic disorder, provided they meet additional criteria. 
C)  the frequency of panic attacks is normally distributed in the population; those with frequency in the upper 5% are diagnosed with panic disorder. 
D)  the intensity of panic attacks is normally distributed in the population; those with intensity in the upper 5ᵗʰ percentile are diagnosed with panic disorder. 
E)  panic attacks only occur in persons with panic disorder. 
A)  uncued panic attacks are not uncommon in the population. 
B)  uncued panic attacks are quite rare in the population; the majority of those who experience them are eventually diagnosed with panic disorder, provided they meet additional criteria. 
C)  the frequency of panic attacks is normally distributed in the population; those with frequency in the upper 5% are diagnosed with panic disorder. 
D)  the intensity of panic attacks is normally distributed in the population; those with intensity in the upper 5ᵗʰ percentile are diagnosed with panic disorder. 
E)  panic attacks only occur in persons with panic disorder.

Question 13

There is research support for mindfulness-based approaches to treating anxiety disorders

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Subtypes of obsessive-compulsive disorder include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Contamination and Washing/Cleaning 
B)  Hoarding 
C)  Ordering/Symmetry 
D)  Counting 
E)  Checking 
A)  Contamination and Washing/Cleaning 
B)  Hoarding 
C)  Ordering/Symmetry 
D)  Counting 
E)  Checking

Question 15

Several researchers have examined the role of neurotransmitters and neuroanatomy in anxiety. Briefly discuss the role of one brain region and one neurotransmitter which have been studied.

Accepted Answer

Amygdala: principal brain region involve

Question 16

Several findings are inconsistent with Mowrer's two-factor theory of fear. Briefly discuss two such findings.

Accepted Answer

1. cannot explain the development of all

Question 17

One of the symptoms of PTSD includes emotional numbing or

Accepted Answer

A)  an inappropriate expression of emotion. 
B)  an inability to experience emotional feelings. 
C)  avoiding emotional feelings. 
D)  an inability to control emotions. 
E)  feelings of guilt. 
A)  an inappropriate expression of emotion. 
B)  an inability to experience emotional feelings. 
C)  avoiding emotional feelings. 
D)  an inability to control emotions. 
E)  feelings of guilt.

Question 18

Heather avoids situations such as travelling far from home, being alone in or outside the home and going into crowded places. Judging from this description, which of the following terms best encapsulates her behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agoraphobia 
B)  Social phobia 
C)  Specific phobia 
D)  Panic attacks 
E)  Generalized anxiety 
A)  Agoraphobia 
B)  Social phobia 
C)  Specific phobia 
D)  Panic attacks 
E)  Generalized anxiety

Question 19

The onset of panic disorder is typically

Accepted Answer

A)  around childhood. 
B)  around late adolescence or young adulthood. 
C)  near late adulthood. 
D)  early to middle adulthood. 
E)  variable. 
A)  around childhood. 
B)  around late adolescence or young adulthood. 
C)  near late adulthood. 
D)  early to middle adulthood. 
E)  variable.

Question 20

Mowrer's two-factor theory satisfactorily explains why some stimuli (such as spiders) are more likely to become feared rather than others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It is possible to have a diagnosis of agoraphobia without history of panic disorder.

__________ treatments of anxiety tend to have lower relapse rates.

References to anxiety have been made since________, with the first references being made by _ about __________.

Only the __________ form of thought-action fusion (TAF) is considered to be a pathological OCD belief.

If a first degree relative has an anxiety disorder, then the offspring have 4-6 times the risk of inheriting that specific anxiety disorder

From a cognitive perspective, panic disorder involves catastrophic misinterpretations of bodily sensations

Specific parenting behaviors and styles have been associated with increased risk of anxiety disorder

Personality disorders are frequently present in more complex and severe cases of PTSD.

The behavioural avoidance test (BAT) is used to measure and assess

Anxiety disorders are the third most common mental disorder, second only to mood disorders and eating disorders

__________ was the first psychological treatment to be thoroughly validated for anxiety disorders.

With regard to panic and panic disorder, it is generally accepted that

There is research support for mindfulness-based approaches to treating anxiety disorders

Subtypes of obsessive-compulsive disorder include all of the following except:

Several researchers have examined the role of neurotransmitters and neuroanatomy in anxiety. Briefly discuss the role of one brain region and one neurotransmitter which have been studied.

Several findings are inconsistent with Mowrer's two-factor theory of fear. Briefly discuss two such findings.

One of the symptoms of PTSD includes emotional numbing or

Heather avoids situations such as travelling far from home, being alone in or outside the home and going into crowded places. Judging from this description, which of the following terms best encapsulates her behaviour?

The onset of panic disorder is typically

Mowrer's two-factor theory satisfactorily explains why some stimuli (such as spiders) are more likely to become feared rather than others.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

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Exam 5: Anxiety and Related Disorders

It is possible to have a diagnosis of agoraphobia without history of panic disorder.

__________ treatments of anxiety tend to have lower relapse rates.

References to anxiety have been made since______________, with the first references being made by _____________ about ________________.

Only the __________ form of thought-action fusion (TAF) is considered to be a pathological OCD belief.

If a first degree relative has an anxiety disorder, then the offspring have 4-6 times the risk of inheriting that specific anxiety disorder

From a cognitive perspective, panic disorder involves catastrophic misinterpretations of bodily sensations

Specific parenting behaviors and styles have been associated with increased risk of anxiety disorder

Personality disorders are frequently present in more complex and severe cases of PTSD.

The behavioural avoidance test (BAT) is used to measure and assess

Anxiety disorders are the third most common mental disorder, second only to mood disorders and eating disorders

__________ was the first psychological treatment to be thoroughly validated for anxiety disorders.

With regard to panic and panic disorder, it is generally accepted that

There is research support for mindfulness-based approaches to treating anxiety disorders

Subtypes of obsessive-compulsive disorder include all of the following except:

Several researchers have examined the role of neurotransmitters and neuroanatomy in anxiety. Briefly discuss the role of one brain region and one neurotransmitter which have been studied.

Several findings are inconsistent with Mowrer's two-factor theory of fear. Briefly discuss two such findings.

One of the symptoms of PTSD includes emotional numbing or

Heather avoids situations such as travelling far from home, being alone in or outside the home and going into crowded places. Judging from this description, which of the following terms best encapsulates her behaviour?

The onset of panic disorder is typically

Mowrer's two-factor theory satisfactorily explains why some stimuli (such as spiders) are more likely to become feared rather than others.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

References to anxiety have been made since________, with the first references being made by _ about __________.