Question 1

1-10.Gradual exposure to feared cues is

Accepted Answer

A) an old treatment for anxiety disorders that is no longer used. 
B) a common component of treatment for all anxiety disorders. 
C) likely to make someone with an anxiety disorder worse in the long term. 
D) a useful treatment for phobias but not other anxiety disorders. 
A) an old treatment for anxiety disorders that is no longer used. 
B) a common component of treatment for all anxiety disorders. 
C) likely to make someone with an anxiety disorder worse in the long term. 
D) a useful treatment for phobias but not other anxiety disorders.

Question 2

1-46.Panic disorders are often misdiagnosed because

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A) the symptoms overlap so much with major depression. 
B) the symptoms are so chronic and mild,they do not seem like serious forms of psychopathology. 
C) patients are so embarrassed by their problems,they do not make them known to professionals. 
D) symptoms are so somatic they are treated by physicians for medical problems. 
A) the symptoms overlap so much with major depression. 
B) the symptoms are so chronic and mild,they do not seem like serious forms of psychopathology. 
C) patients are so embarrassed by their problems,they do not make them known to professionals. 
D) symptoms are so somatic they are treated by physicians for medical problems.

Question 3

The basic emotion that involves activation of the "fight-or-flight" response is
__________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The basic emotion that involves activation of...

Question 4

1-58.What is thought to explain the effectiveness of the SSRIs in treating panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) They increase serotonergic activity. 
B) They increase noradrenergic activity. 
C) They decrease serotonergic activity. 
D) They decrease noradrenergic activity. 
A) They increase serotonergic activity. 
B) They increase noradrenergic activity. 
C) They decrease serotonergic activity. 
D) They decrease noradrenergic activity.

Question 5

1-18.When Charissa was a young child,she stepped on a bee and was stung.Since that time,she has been terrified of flying insects and runs away if she sees any. What form of learning is this?

Accepted Answer

A) defense mechanism 
B) vicarious conditioning 
C) observational learning 
D) classical conditioning 
A) defense mechanism 
B) vicarious conditioning 
C) observational learning 
D) classical conditioning

Question 6

1-99.According to the behavioral viewpoint,compulsions are repeated because

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A) they act of engaging in the behavior is pleasurable. 
B) they serve to reduce anxiety. 
C) they are reflexive responses that can't be controlled. 
D) they permit the expression of repressed urges. 
A) they act of engaging in the behavior is pleasurable. 
B) they serve to reduce anxiety. 
C) they are reflexive responses that can't be controlled. 
D) they permit the expression of repressed urges.

Question 7

1-43.Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of panic disorder?

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A) Uncued panic attacks 
B) Depersonalization 
C) Panic attacks,cued and uncued,consisting of at least 6 of the 13 symptoms of a panic attack 
D) Derealization 
A) Uncued panic attacks 
B) Depersonalization 
C) Panic attacks,cued and uncued,consisting of at least 6 of the 13 symptoms of a panic attack 
D) Derealization

Question 8

1-86.Which of the following is characteristic of the obsessions seen in OCD?

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A) The obsessions serve to alleviate the anxiety created by the compulsions. 
B) The obsessions are clearly related to a traumatic life event. 
C) The obsessions are rarely related to the compulsions exhibited. 
D) Individuals with OCD know that their obsessions are irrational. 
A) The obsessions serve to alleviate the anxiety created by the compulsions. 
B) The obsessions are clearly related to a traumatic life event. 
C) The obsessions are rarely related to the compulsions exhibited. 
D) Individuals with OCD know that their obsessions are irrational.

Question 9

1-75.Which of the following have studies of control in humans and monkeys provided support for?

Accepted Answer

A) Genes play only a minimal role in the development of generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) Early experiences with mastery and control may serve as protective factors,decreasing the likelihood of developing generalized anxiety disorder. 
C) Exposure to uncontrollable events does not increase the chances of developing generalized anxiety disorder. 
D) The comorbidity of specific phobias and generalized anxiety disorder. 
A) Genes play only a minimal role in the development of generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) Early experiences with mastery and control may serve as protective factors,decreasing the likelihood of developing generalized anxiety disorder. 
C) Exposure to uncontrollable events does not increase the chances of developing generalized anxiety disorder. 
D) The comorbidity of specific phobias and generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 10

1-85.Most people with obsessive-compulsive disorder

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A) experience obsessions,but compulsions are relatively rare. 
B) experience compulsions,but obsessions are relatively rare. 
C) experience both obsessions and compulsions. 
D) develop compulsions in childhood,and obsessions in adolescence or adulthood. 
A) experience obsessions,but compulsions are relatively rare. 
B) experience compulsions,but obsessions are relatively rare. 
C) experience both obsessions and compulsions. 
D) develop compulsions in childhood,and obsessions in adolescence or adulthood.

Question 11

1-72.Amber feels anxious almost all the time.She finds herself worrying that her husband will leave her (although he has never shown any indication that he would),that she chose the wrong job,that her children might not be safe at their school,and that she might get sick and leave her family in financial ruin.She calls her husband almost everyday to find out when he will be home.She complains to her physician that she is always tired but cannot sleep or relax.Amber's most likely diagnosis is

Accepted Answer

A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) generalized social phobia. 
C) panic disorder with agoraphobia. 
D) obsessive compulsive disorder. 
A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) generalized social phobia. 
C) panic disorder with agoraphobia. 
D) obsessive compulsive disorder.

Question 12

1-19.When Kenneth was a young boy he went to a dentist who treated him uncaringly and inflicted a good deal of pain.Even years later,he has an uncontrollable and intense fear of not only dentists but physicians,too.This best illustrates how phobias might be the result of

Accepted Answer

A) generalization in classical conditioning. 
B) observational conditioning. 
C) secondary gain. 
D) the inflation effect. 
A) generalization in classical conditioning. 
B) observational conditioning. 
C) secondary gain. 
D) the inflation effect.

Question 13

1-39.Behaviorally inhibited young children are more likely to develop specific phobias.This is an example of a ________ causal factor.

Accepted Answer

A) conditioning 
B) preparedness 
C) cognitive 
D) biological 
A) conditioning 
B) preparedness 
C) cognitive 
D) biological

Question 14

1-14.Which of the following is associated with a unique physiological response pattern?

Accepted Answer

A) agoraphobia 
B) blood-injection-injury phobia 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D) generalized anxiety disorder 
A) agoraphobia 
B) blood-injection-injury phobia 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D) generalized anxiety disorder

Question 15

1-100.Which of the following is a true statement about Mowrer's two-process theory of avoidance learning?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides an explanation for the development of all anxiety disorders. 
B) While it suggests mechanisms for the development of GAD,it does not account for the development of panic disorder and OCD. 
C) It does not account for the effectiveness of extinction procedures in the treatment of OCD. 
D) It has not been helpful in explaining why people with OCD develop obsessions in the first place and why some people never develop compulsive behaviors. 
A) It provides an explanation for the development of all anxiety disorders. 
B) While it suggests mechanisms for the development of GAD,it does not account for the development of panic disorder and OCD. 
C) It does not account for the effectiveness of extinction procedures in the treatment of OCD. 
D) It has not been helpful in explaining why people with OCD develop obsessions in the first place and why some people never develop compulsive behaviors.

Question 16

1-92.Which of the following is unique about OCD,as compared to other anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) It afflicts more men than women. 
B) The incidence is about equal for men and women. 
C) It usually begins in childhood. 
D) It is a culture-bound disorder. 
A) It afflicts more men than women. 
B) The incidence is about equal for men and women. 
C) It usually begins in childhood. 
D) It is a culture-bound disorder.

Question 17

1-91.Dagmar is a musician and she loves the fact that she constantly hears new melodies in her head.In fact,she cannot remember a time when she did not hear music.Why is this NOT an example of an obsession?

Accepted Answer

A) Obsessions must be accompanied by ritualistic actions. 
B) Obsessions must come on suddenly in response to a stressful life event. 
C) Obsessions must be voluntary thoughts that a person knows are irrational. 
D) Obsessions must be intrusive thoughts the person finds disturbing. 
A) Obsessions must be accompanied by ritualistic actions. 
B) Obsessions must come on suddenly in response to a stressful life event. 
C) Obsessions must be voluntary thoughts that a person knows are irrational. 
D) Obsessions must be intrusive thoughts the person finds disturbing.

Question 18

1-42.Panic attacks,by definition,

Accepted Answer

A) are seen in individuals with panic disorder. 
B) are unexpected ("uncued"). 
C) require the presence of at least 4 of 13 characteristic symptoms. 
D) are 30-60 minutes in duration. 
A) are seen in individuals with panic disorder. 
B) are unexpected ("uncued"). 
C) require the presence of at least 4 of 13 characteristic symptoms. 
D) are 30-60 minutes in duration.

Question 19

Fear is a basic emotion that involves

Accepted Answer

A) concern about the future. 
B) the activation of the "fight or flight" response. 
C) negative thoughts,but not a change in physiological arousal. 
D) a complex blend of negative mood and self-preoccupation. 
A) concern about the future. 
B) the activation of the "fight or flight" response. 
C) negative thoughts,but not a change in physiological arousal. 
D) a complex blend of negative mood and self-preoccupation.

Question 20

1-64.Which of the following statements is correct in regard to the role of cognitions in panic?

Accepted Answer

A) Panic can be prevented in a panic provocation study by explaining what will happen. 
B) Panic clients are more likely to interpret bodily sensations as catastrophic events. 
C) Only individuals who tend to catastrophize develop panic disorder. 
D) Cognitive therapy is less effective than emotive therapy for panic disorder. 
A) Panic can be prevented in a panic provocation study by explaining what will happen. 
B) Panic clients are more likely to interpret bodily sensations as catastrophic events. 
C) Only individuals who tend to catastrophize develop panic disorder. 
D) Cognitive therapy is less effective than emotive therapy for panic disorder.

1-10.Gradual exposure to feared cues is

1-46.Panic disorders are often misdiagnosed because

The basic emotion that involves activation of the "fight-or-flight" response is __________ .

1-58.What is thought to explain the effectiveness of the SSRIs in treating panic disorder?

1-18.When Charissa was a young child,she stepped on a bee and was stung.Since that time,she has been terrified of flying insects and runs away if she sees any. What form of learning is this?

1-99.According to the behavioral viewpoint,compulsions are repeated because

1-43.Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of panic disorder?

1-86.Which of the following is characteristic of the obsessions seen in OCD?

1-75.Which of the following have studies of control in humans and monkeys provided support for?

1-85.Most people with obsessive-compulsive disorder

1-19.When Kenneth was a young boy he went to a dentist who treated him uncaringly and inflicted a good deal of pain.Even years later,he has an uncontrollable and intense fear of not only dentists but physicians,too.This best illustrates how phobias might be the result of

1-39.Behaviorally inhibited young children are more likely to develop specific phobias.This is an example of a ________ causal factor.

1-14.Which of the following is associated with a unique physiological response pattern?

1-100.Which of the following is a true statement about Mowrer's two-process theory of avoidance learning?

1-92.Which of the following is unique about OCD,as compared to other anxiety disorders?

1-91.Dagmar is a musician and she loves the fact that she constantly hears new melodies in her head.In fact,she cannot remember a time when she did not hear music.Why is this NOT an example of an obsession?

1-42.Panic attacks,by definition,

Fear is a basic emotion that involves

1-64.Which of the following statements is correct in regard to the role of cognitions in panic?

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1-10.Gradual exposure to feared cues is

1-46.Panic disorders are often misdiagnosed because

The basic emotion that involves activation of the "fight-or-flight" response is __________ .

1-58.What is thought to explain the effectiveness of the SSRIs in treating panic disorder?

1-18.When Charissa was a young child,she stepped on a bee and was stung.Since that time,she has been terrified of flying insects and runs away if she sees any. What form of learning is this?

1-99.According to the behavioral viewpoint,compulsions are repeated because

1-43.Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of panic disorder?

1-86.Which of the following is characteristic of the obsessions seen in OCD?

1-75.Which of the following have studies of control in humans and monkeys provided support for?

1-85.Most people with obsessive-compulsive disorder

1-19.When Kenneth was a young boy he went to a dentist who treated him uncaringly and inflicted a good deal of pain.Even years later,he has an uncontrollable and intense fear of not only dentists but physicians,too.This best illustrates how phobias might be the result of

1-39.Behaviorally inhibited young children are more likely to develop specific phobias.This is an example of a ________ causal factor.

1-14.Which of the following is associated with a unique physiological response pattern?

1-100.Which of the following is a true statement about Mowrer's two-process theory of avoidance learning?

1-92.Which of the following is unique about OCD,as compared to other anxiety disorders?

1-91.Dagmar is a musician and she loves the fact that she constantly hears new melodies in her head.In fact,she cannot remember a time when she did not hear music.Why is this NOT an example of an obsession?

1-42.Panic attacks,by definition,

Fear is a basic emotion that involves

1-64.Which of the following statements is correct in regard to the role of cognitions in panic?

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants,abuse,and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapy

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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