Question 1

1-103.Which of the following provides a unique challenge when trying to eliminate the obsessions seen in OCD?

Accepted Answer

A) The client is likely to feel that his or her concerns are justified. 
B) Attempting to not think about something may lead to thinking about it more. 
C) Obsessions are likely to only be experienced under certain environmental conditions. 
D) Medications are ineffective in suppressing obsessions. 
A) The client is likely to feel that his or her concerns are justified. 
B) Attempting to not think about something may lead to thinking about it more. 
C) Obsessions are likely to only be experienced under certain environmental conditions. 
D) Medications are ineffective in suppressing obsessions.

Question 2

1-62.Anxiety sensitivity is

Accepted Answer

A) a fear of open spaces. 
B) a belief that anxiety will kill. 
C) a trait-like belief that certain bodily symptoms may have harmful consequences. 
D) a fear that situations in which panic attacks occur will be devastating. 
A) a fear of open spaces. 
B) a belief that anxiety will kill. 
C) a trait-like belief that certain bodily symptoms may have harmful consequences. 
D) a fear that situations in which panic attacks occur will be devastating.

Question 3

1-89.Mark feels the need to tap everything within his arms reach twice.He doesn't have any particular thoughts associated with this,he just becomes anxious if he doesn't do it,because "something bad might happen." Mark

Accepted Answer

A) does not have obsessive compulsive disorder. 
B) has obsessive compulsive disorder. 
C) has an unusual type of specific phobia. 
D) has no disorder. 
A) does not have obsessive compulsive disorder. 
B) has obsessive compulsive disorder. 
C) has an unusual type of specific phobia. 
D) has no disorder.

Question 4

What is one of the major ways the anxiety disorders differ from each other?

Accepted Answer

A) Whether they have a genetic component. 
B) Whether they are treatable. 
C) Whether there are more fear/panic symptoms or anxiety symptoms involved. 
D) Whether the disorder is associated with other anxiety disorders. 
A) Whether they have a genetic component. 
B) Whether they are treatable. 
C) Whether there are more fear/panic symptoms or anxiety symptoms involved. 
D) Whether the disorder is associated with other anxiety disorders.

Question 5

1-71.While in treatment for panic disorder,Leroy is asked to engage in behaviors that activate the sympathetic nervous system.In other words,Leroy is engaging in behaviors that produce the physical sensation of fear.What type of treatment does this appear to be?

Accepted Answer

A) Exteroceptive exposure 
B) Interoceptive exposure 
C) Anxiety sensitivity training 
D) Cognitive reconditioning 
A) Exteroceptive exposure 
B) Interoceptive exposure 
C) Anxiety sensitivity training 
D) Cognitive reconditioning

Question 6

1-105.Research on the role of genetics in the development of OCD suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) there may be "neurotic" personality factors that increase susceptibility to OCD. 
B) altered serotonergic functioning is inherited. 
C) genes do not play a role in OCD. 
D) an abnormality on the X chromosome underlies OCD. 
A) there may be "neurotic" personality factors that increase susceptibility to OCD. 
B) altered serotonergic functioning is inherited. 
C) genes do not play a role in OCD. 
D) an abnormality on the X chromosome underlies OCD.

Question 7

Which of the following would be an example of anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A) Julie jumped when she saw the snake. 
B) Hilda dreaded walking home alone. 
C) Carl was certain that the food was poisoned. 
D) The voices in Paul's head told him he should be afraid. 
A) Julie jumped when she saw the snake. 
B) Hilda dreaded walking home alone. 
C) Carl was certain that the food was poisoned. 
D) The voices in Paul's head told him he should be afraid.

Question 8

1-56.Most first panic attacks

Accepted Answer

A) follow some distressing event. 
B) are uncued. 
C) are followed by the development of panic disorder. 
D) last more than an hour. 
A) follow some distressing event. 
B) are uncued. 
C) are followed by the development of panic disorder. 
D) last more than an hour.

1-103.Which of the following provides a unique challenge when trying to eliminate the obsessions seen in OCD?

1-62.Anxiety sensitivity is

1-89.Mark feels the need to tap everything within his arms reach twice.He doesn't have any particular thoughts associated with this,he just becomes anxious if he doesn't do it,because "something bad might happen." Mark

What is one of the major ways the anxiety disorders differ from each other?

1-71.While in treatment for panic disorder,Leroy is asked to engage in behaviors that activate the sympathetic nervous system.In other words,Leroy is engaging in behaviors that produce the physical sensation of fear.What type of treatment does this appear to be?

1-105.Research on the role of genetics in the development of OCD suggests that

Which of the following would be an example of anxiety?

1-56.Most first panic attacks

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Exam 6: Panic,anxiety,obsessions,and Their Disorders

1-103.Which of the following provides a unique challenge when trying to eliminate the obsessions seen in OCD?

1-62.Anxiety sensitivity is

1-89.Mark feels the need to tap everything within his arms reach twice.He doesn't have any particular thoughts associated with this,he just becomes anxious if he doesn't do it,because "something bad might happen." Mark

What is one of the major ways the anxiety disorders differ from each other?

1-71.While in treatment for panic disorder,Leroy is asked to engage in behaviors that activate the sympathetic nervous system.In other words,Leroy is engaging in behaviors that produce the physical sensation of fear.What type of treatment does this appear to be?

1-105.Research on the role of genetics in the development of OCD suggests that

Which of the following would be an example of anxiety?

1-56.Most first panic attacks

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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