Question 1

1-54.Approximately ___ to ___ of people with severe agoraphobia are women.

Accepted Answer

A) 10; 20 
B) 30; 40 
C) 60; 70 
D) 80; 90 
A) 10; 20 
B) 30; 40 
C) 60; 70 
D) 80; 90

Question 2

Describe how a phobia could be learned through vicarious conditioning.

Accepted Answer

Phobias can be learned by watching anoth

Question 3

1-50.In order to qualify as a full-blown panic attack,which of the following must be present?

Accepted Answer

A) one or two panic symptoms,most of which are physical 
B) at least four of thirteen symptoms,most of which are physical 
C) slow onset of at least four to thirteen symptoms 
D) slow onset with one to two symptoms developing over the course of an hour 
A) one or two panic symptoms,most of which are physical 
B) at least four of thirteen symptoms,most of which are physical 
C) slow onset of at least four to thirteen symptoms 
D) slow onset with one to two symptoms developing over the course of an hour

Question 4

1-107.Anxiety disorders

Accepted Answer

A) exist only in technologically advanced cultures. 
B) probably exist in all societies,but take different forms in different cultures. 
C) are especially prevalent in Japan,where strong pressures exist to compete and succeed. 
D) involve different causal factors in different cultures. 
A) exist only in technologically advanced cultures. 
B) probably exist in all societies,but take different forms in different cultures. 
C) are especially prevalent in Japan,where strong pressures exist to compete and succeed. 
D) involve different causal factors in different cultures.

Question 5

That humans have evolved to fear certain objects or situations because they pose real threats is called __________ learning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of That humans have evolved to fear certain...

Question 6

1-65.The cognitive model does not account for

Accepted Answer

A) nocturnal panic attacks. 
B) the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapies. 
C) findings from panic provocation studies. 
D) evidence of a role for genes in anxiety disorders. 
A) nocturnal panic attacks. 
B) the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapies. 
C) findings from panic provocation studies. 
D) evidence of a role for genes in anxiety disorders.

Question 7

1-84.Persistent and recurrent thoughts are

Accepted Answer

A) compulsions. 
B) delusions. 
C) hallucinations. 
D) obsessions. 
A) compulsions. 
B) delusions. 
C) hallucinations. 
D) obsessions.

Question 8

1-66.High levels of anxiety sensitivity

Accepted Answer

A) increase the risk of all types of anxiety disorder. 
B) are seen in all who develop agoraphobia. 
C) predict the development of spontaneous panic attacks. 
D) can be effectively treated with drugs that minimize noradrenergic function. 
A) increase the risk of all types of anxiety disorder. 
B) are seen in all who develop agoraphobia. 
C) predict the development of spontaneous panic attacks. 
D) can be effectively treated with drugs that minimize noradrenergic function.

Question 9

_____________ are persistent and strong fears triggered by specific objects or
situations that are unreasonable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ are persistent and strong fears triggered...

Question 10

1-90.Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of OCD?

Accepted Answer

A) The presence of compulsive behaviors 
B) A persistent awareness of the irrational nature of the obsessions experienced 
C) Evidence of psychosis 
D) The symptomatic behavior causes distress 
A) The presence of compulsive behaviors 
B) A persistent awareness of the irrational nature of the obsessions experienced 
C) Evidence of psychosis 
D) The symptomatic behavior causes distress

Question 11

1-70.Quentin is seeking medication to treat his panic disorder.Due to Quentin's history of substance abuse,his doctor hesitates.After some consideration,the doctor is most likely to write Quentin a prescription for a ________,confident that abuse won't be an issue.

Accepted Answer

A) SSRI 
B) tricyclic 
C) monamine oxidase inhibitor 
D) benzodiazepine 
A) SSRI 
B) tricyclic 
C) monamine oxidase inhibitor 
D) benzodiazepine

Question 12

What are the three components of fear?

Accepted Answer

Modern definitions of fear define fear a

Question 13

1-81.The effectiveness of Valium (or benzodiazepines)in treating GAD supports the hypothesis that

Accepted Answer

A) a serotonin deficiency underlies GAD. 
B) heightened autonomic arousal causes the anxiety of those with GAD. 
C) a GABA deficiency underlies GAD. 
D) anxiety increases noradrenergic activity. 
A) a serotonin deficiency underlies GAD. 
B) heightened autonomic arousal causes the anxiety of those with GAD. 
C) a GABA deficiency underlies GAD. 
D) anxiety increases noradrenergic activity.

Question 14

1-83.Which of the following is a disadvantage of treating GAD with a benzodiazepine?

Accepted Answer

A) A therapeutic response is not seen for several weeks. 
B) There is a high risk of overdose. 
C) Such drugs are frequently misused. 
D) The somatic symptoms are not treated. 
A) A therapeutic response is not seen for several weeks. 
B) There is a high risk of overdose. 
C) Such drugs are frequently misused. 
D) The somatic symptoms are not treated.

Question 15

1-97.What do all of the compulsions seen in OCD have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) They all take 15-20 minutes to perform. 
B) All involve counting. 
C) They are engaged in as means of alleviating tension. 
D) There is little desire to engage in the compulsion. 
A) They all take 15-20 minutes to perform. 
B) All involve counting. 
C) They are engaged in as means of alleviating tension. 
D) There is little desire to engage in the compulsion.

Question 16

1-51.Panic disorder is best described as a(n)________ condition.

Accepted Answer

A) chronic 
B) acute 
C) dissociative 
D) inherited 
A) chronic 
B) acute 
C) dissociative 
D) inherited

Question 17

1-78.One of the main problems with the worry in generalized anxiety disorders is

Accepted Answer

A) it keeps people distracted from what is really bothering them. 
B) it is a form of avoidance and prevents extinction. 
C) it increases the effects of operant conditioning on their fears. 
D) it keeps people with the disorder feeling happier than if they don't worry. 
A) it keeps people distracted from what is really bothering them. 
B) it is a form of avoidance and prevents extinction. 
C) it increases the effects of operant conditioning on their fears. 
D) it keeps people with the disorder feeling happier than if they don't worry.

Question 18

1-82.If a pharmaceutical company were looking for a drug that would maximally treat generalized anxiety disorder they would want one that

Accepted Answer

A) suppressed the activity of the locus coeruleus in the brain stem and the central gray in the midbrain. 
B) decreased GABA levels while increasing norepinephrine. 
C) increased GABA levels while regulating serotonin. 
D) decreased serotonin levels and suppressed activity in the locus coeruleus. 
A) suppressed the activity of the locus coeruleus in the brain stem and the central gray in the midbrain. 
B) decreased GABA levels while increasing norepinephrine. 
C) increased GABA levels while regulating serotonin. 
D) decreased serotonin levels and suppressed activity in the locus coeruleus.

Question 19

Neuroticism

Accepted Answer

A) is a tendency to experience negative mood states. 
B) is simply another term for anxiety. 
C) is a tendency to believe negative things about oneself. 
D) is a tendency to feel anxious. 
A) is a tendency to experience negative mood states. 
B) is simply another term for anxiety. 
C) is a tendency to believe negative things about oneself. 
D) is a tendency to feel anxious.

Question 20

1-27.What has research on the preparedness theory of phobias found?

Accepted Answer

A) Fear responses cannot be conditioned to fear-irrelevant stimuli. 
B) Acquired fear responses can be elicited with subliminal exposure to fear-relevant stimuli. 
C) Prepared fears are innate. 
D) There are cross-cultural differences in the stimuli people are "prepared" to fear. 
A) Fear responses cannot be conditioned to fear-irrelevant stimuli. 
B) Acquired fear responses can be elicited with subliminal exposure to fear-relevant stimuli. 
C) Prepared fears are innate. 
D) There are cross-cultural differences in the stimuli people are "prepared" to fear.

1-54.Approximately _ to _ of people with severe agoraphobia are women.

Describe how a phobia could be learned through vicarious conditioning.

1-50.In order to qualify as a full-blown panic attack,which of the following must be present?

1-107.Anxiety disorders

That humans have evolved to fear certain objects or situations because they pose real threats is called __________ learning.

1-65.The cognitive model does not account for

1-84.Persistent and recurrent thoughts are

1-66.High levels of anxiety sensitivity

_____________ are persistent and strong fears triggered by specific objects or situations that are unreasonable.

1-90.Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of OCD?

1-70.Quentin is seeking medication to treat his panic disorder.Due to Quentin's history of substance abuse,his doctor hesitates.After some consideration,the doctor is most likely to write Quentin a prescription for a ________,confident that abuse won't be an issue.

What are the three components of fear?

1-81.The effectiveness of Valium (or benzodiazepines)in treating GAD supports the hypothesis that

1-83.Which of the following is a disadvantage of treating GAD with a benzodiazepine?

1-97.What do all of the compulsions seen in OCD have in common?

1-51.Panic disorder is best described as a(n)________ condition.

1-78.One of the main problems with the worry in generalized anxiety disorders is

1-82.If a pharmaceutical company were looking for a drug that would maximally treat generalized anxiety disorder they would want one that

Neuroticism

1-27.What has research on the preparedness theory of phobias found?

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1-54.Approximately ___ to ___ of people with severe agoraphobia are women.

Describe how a phobia could be learned through vicarious conditioning.

1-50.In order to qualify as a full-blown panic attack,which of the following must be present?

1-107.Anxiety disorders

That humans have evolved to fear certain objects or situations because they pose real threats is called __________ learning.

1-65.The cognitive model does not account for

1-84.Persistent and recurrent thoughts are

1-66.High levels of anxiety sensitivity

_____________ are persistent and strong fears triggered by specific objects or situations that are unreasonable.

1-90.Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of OCD?

1-70.Quentin is seeking medication to treat his panic disorder.Due to Quentin's history of substance abuse,his doctor hesitates.After some consideration,the doctor is most likely to write Quentin a prescription for a ________,confident that abuse won't be an issue.

What are the three components of fear?

1-81.The effectiveness of Valium (or benzodiazepines)in treating GAD supports the hypothesis that

1-83.Which of the following is a disadvantage of treating GAD with a benzodiazepine?

1-97.What do all of the compulsions seen in OCD have in common?

1-51.Panic disorder is best described as a(n)________ condition.

1-78.One of the main problems with the worry in generalized anxiety disorders is

1-82.If a pharmaceutical company were looking for a drug that would maximally treat generalized anxiety disorder they would want one that

Neuroticism

1-27.What has research on the preparedness theory of phobias found?

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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1-54.Approximately _ to _ of people with severe agoraphobia are women.