Question 1

Benzodiazepines are clinically indicated for _______ use in the treatment of anxiety disorders because of the potential for _________.

Accepted Answer

A) long-term; withdrawal symptoms 
B) long-term; cost savings (vs. psychotherapy) 
C) short-term; lethal overdose 
D) short-term; addiction 
A) long-term; withdrawal symptoms 
B) long-term; cost savings (vs. psychotherapy) 
C) short-term; lethal overdose 
D) short-term; addiction

Question 2

Sheila wants to do a research project on phobia extinction in college students. Despite putting posters up all over campus and tweeting about her project, she's having a really hard time getting participants. Why?

Accepted Answer

A) College students don't tend to have specific phobias. 
B) College students don't tend to participate in research studies. 
C) College students don't use Twitter. 
D) College students don't tend to admit to being afraid of things. 
A) College students don't tend to have specific phobias. 
B) College students don't tend to participate in research studies. 
C) College students don't use Twitter. 
D) College students don't tend to admit to being afraid of things.

Question 3

Jake and Jill both have panic disorder. Who is more likely to develop agoraphobia?

Accepted Answer

A) Jake 
B) Jill 
C) They are equally likely 
D) It's impossible to say without more information 
A) Jake 
B) Jill 
C) They are equally likely 
D) It's impossible to say without more information

Question 4

Regarding anxiety disorders among Canadian university students, Norton et al. (2008)found that _____ met the DSM-IV criteria for a panic attack.

Accepted Answer

A) 2)1% 
B) 3)2% 
C) 4)3% 
D) 5)1% 
A) 2)1% 
B) 3)2% 
C) 4)3% 
D) 5)1%

Question 5

Regarding anxiety disorders among Canadian university students, Norton et al. (2008)found that 1 in 25 students met the DSM-IV criteria for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) panic attacks 
B) social phobia 
C) agoraphobia 
D) specific phobias 
A) panic attacks 
B) social phobia 
C) agoraphobia 
D) specific phobias

Question 6

Roth (2010)compared different types of psychological therapies for panic attacks in order to find out 'common effective mechanisms' and concluded that these therapies:

Accepted Answer

A) Reduce the expectancy of panic attack 
B) Increase people's ability to control the occurrence of negative events 
C) Reduce the vicious circle of fearing fear 
D) Increase the expectancy of panic attack 
A) Reduce the expectancy of panic attack 
B) Increase people's ability to control the occurrence of negative events 
C) Reduce the vicious circle of fearing fear 
D) Increase the expectancy of panic attack

Question 7

Genetic studies in Canada by Rothe and colleagues (2006)have shown that:

Accepted Answer

A) Identical twins are just as likely as fraternal twins to experience panic disorder 
B) Trisomy on chromosome 21 is implicated in panic disorder 
C) Loci within or near chromosome 22 gene are associated with panic disorder not depression 
D) COMT gene polymorphism is linked to panic disorder 
A) Identical twins are just as likely as fraternal twins to experience panic disorder 
B) Trisomy on chromosome 21 is implicated in panic disorder 
C) Loci within or near chromosome 22 gene are associated with panic disorder not depression 
D) COMT gene polymorphism is linked to panic disorder

Question 8

Intense fears are the same thing as phobias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In addition to SSRIs, __________ are also considered first-line agents for anxiety disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) MAOIs (e.g., Nardil) 
B) SNRIs (e.g., venlafaxine) 
C) barbiturates (e.g., Phenobarbital) 
D) beta blockers (e.g., propranolol) 
A) MAOIs (e.g., Nardil) 
B) SNRIs (e.g., venlafaxine) 
C) barbiturates (e.g., Phenobarbital) 
D) beta blockers (e.g., propranolol)

Question 10

Discuss the biological theories of anxiety disorders. What common features exist across the anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

Biological theories of anxiety disorders

Question 11

In the treatment of phobias, psychiatric medications

Accepted Answer

A) can be problematic due to addiction. 
B) are widely used. 
C) have been shown to have long-term effectiveness. 
D) all of the above are correct. 
A) can be problematic due to addiction. 
B) are widely used. 
C) have been shown to have long-term effectiveness. 
D) all of the above are correct.

Question 12

An individual diagnosed with a social anxiety disorder

Accepted Answer

A) exhibits paranoid symptoms, believing others are plotting to hurt him or her. 
B) is unable to speak in the presence of other people. 
C) is terrified of being in public places and may become housebound. 
D) becomes extremely anxious in activities done in the presence of other people. 
A) exhibits paranoid symptoms, believing others are plotting to hurt him or her. 
B) is unable to speak in the presence of other people. 
C) is terrified of being in public places and may become housebound. 
D) becomes extremely anxious in activities done in the presence of other people.

Question 13

In her recent study of high versus low anxiety sensitive participants, McCabe found that high anxiety sensitive participants were more likely to recall words that were:

Accepted Answer

A) Neutral 
B) Positive 
C) Anxious 
D) Threatening 
A) Neutral 
B) Positive 
C) Anxious 
D) Threatening

Question 14

To be diagnosed with agoraphobia, a person would need to be anxious about:

Accepted Answer

A) Having a spouse's work colleagues come over for dinner 
B) Going for a drive with a friend 
C) Going to an outdoor music festival 
D) Having a panic attack while sleeping 
A) Having a spouse's work colleagues come over for dinner 
B) Going for a drive with a friend 
C) Going to an outdoor music festival 
D) Having a panic attack while sleeping

Question 15

Ivan reported a traumatic history with dogs, resulting in his fear of dogs. However, Sven also reported a traumatic history with dogs, but does not have a fear of dogs. This provides support for

Accepted Answer

A) a diathesis for phobia. 
B) a preparedness view of phobia. 
C) a psychoanalytic theory of phobia. 
D) the two-factor theory. 
A) a diathesis for phobia. 
B) a preparedness view of phobia. 
C) a psychoanalytic theory of phobia. 
D) the two-factor theory.

Question 16

Cognitive models of social anxiety disorder link social anxiety disorder with:

Accepted Answer

A) Low public self-consciousness 
B) Perfectionistic standards 
C) An attentional bias that focuses attention on neutral social information 
D) An attentional bias that focuses attention on positive social information 
A) Low public self-consciousness 
B) Perfectionistic standards 
C) An attentional bias that focuses attention on neutral social information 
D) An attentional bias that focuses attention on positive social information

Question 17

Exposure with response prevention is the "gold standard" treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Anxiety sensitivity:

Accepted Answer

A) Has no effect on the development of panic attacks 
B) Decreases one's risk of developing panic attacks 
C) Increases one's risk of developing panic attacks 
D) Has a mild, but unremarkable, influence on the development of panic attacks 
A) Has no effect on the development of panic attacks 
B) Decreases one's risk of developing panic attacks 
C) Increases one's risk of developing panic attacks 
D) Has a mild, but unremarkable, influence on the development of panic attacks

Question 19

Anxiety disorders are the most common psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To be diagnosed with agoraphobia, a person needs to be afraid of the marketplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Benzodiazepines are clinically indicated for _ use in the treatment of anxiety disorders because of the potential for ___.

Sheila wants to do a research project on phobia extinction in college students. Despite putting posters up all over campus and tweeting about her project, she's having a really hard time getting participants. Why?

Jake and Jill both have panic disorder. Who is more likely to develop agoraphobia?

Regarding anxiety disorders among Canadian university students, Norton et al. (2008)found that _____ met the DSM-IV criteria for a panic attack.

Regarding anxiety disorders among Canadian university students, Norton et al. (2008)found that 1 in 25 students met the DSM-IV criteria for _____.

Roth (2010)compared different types of psychological therapies for panic attacks in order to find out 'common effective mechanisms' and concluded that these therapies:

Genetic studies in Canada by Rothe and colleagues (2006)have shown that:

Intense fears are the same thing as phobias.

In addition to SSRIs, __________ are also considered first-line agents for anxiety disorders.

Discuss the biological theories of anxiety disorders. What common features exist across the anxiety disorders?

In the treatment of phobias, psychiatric medications

An individual diagnosed with a social anxiety disorder

In her recent study of high versus low anxiety sensitive participants, McCabe found that high anxiety sensitive participants were more likely to recall words that were:

To be diagnosed with agoraphobia, a person would need to be anxious about:

Ivan reported a traumatic history with dogs, resulting in his fear of dogs. However, Sven also reported a traumatic history with dogs, but does not have a fear of dogs. This provides support for

Cognitive models of social anxiety disorder link social anxiety disorder with:

Exposure with response prevention is the "gold standard" treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.

Anxiety sensitivity:

Anxiety disorders are the most common psychological disorders.

To be diagnosed with agoraphobia, a person needs to be afraid of the marketplace.

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 5: Anxiety Disorders

Benzodiazepines are clinically indicated for _______ use in the treatment of anxiety disorders because of the potential for _________.

Sheila wants to do a research project on phobia extinction in college students. Despite putting posters up all over campus and tweeting about her project, she's having a really hard time getting participants. Why?

Jake and Jill both have panic disorder. Who is more likely to develop agoraphobia?

Regarding anxiety disorders among Canadian university students, Norton et al. (2008)found that _____ met the DSM-IV criteria for a panic attack.

Regarding anxiety disorders among Canadian university students, Norton et al. (2008)found that 1 in 25 students met the DSM-IV criteria for _____.

Roth (2010)compared different types of psychological therapies for panic attacks in order to find out 'common effective mechanisms' and concluded that these therapies:

Genetic studies in Canada by Rothe and colleagues (2006)have shown that:

Intense fears are the same thing as phobias.

In addition to SSRIs, __________ are also considered first-line agents for anxiety disorders.

Discuss the biological theories of anxiety disorders. What common features exist across the anxiety disorders?

In the treatment of phobias, psychiatric medications

An individual diagnosed with a social anxiety disorder

In her recent study of high versus low anxiety sensitive participants, McCabe found that high anxiety sensitive participants were more likely to recall words that were:

To be diagnosed with agoraphobia, a person would need to be anxious about:

Ivan reported a traumatic history with dogs, resulting in his fear of dogs. However, Sven also reported a traumatic history with dogs, but does not have a fear of dogs. This provides support for

Cognitive models of social anxiety disorder link social anxiety disorder with:

Exposure with response prevention is the "gold standard" treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.

Anxiety sensitivity:

Anxiety disorders are the most common psychological disorders.

To be diagnosed with agoraphobia, a person needs to be afraid of the marketplace.

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

Benzodiazepines are clinically indicated for _ use in the treatment of anxiety disorders because of the potential for ___.