Question 1

The behaviors of counting, avoidance, checking, and cleaning are categories of ________.

Accepted Answer

compulsion

Question 2

The key role of ________ in immune function is to stimulate cell division.

Accepted Answer

cytokines

Question 3

Three drugs are regularly used to treat the symptoms of OCD: clomipramine, fluoxetine, and fluvoxamine. These drugs are

Accepted Answer

A)   dopamine agonists.
B)   serotonin agonists.
C)   norepinephrine antagonists.
D)   dopamine antagonists.
E)   serotonin antagonists. B

Question 4

The release of _______________ stress hormones is under the control of the sympathetic adrenal-medullary system.

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Question 5

Autistic children may have difficulty in reading the ________ of another person because of diminished function within their fusiform facial area.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The social deficits that individuals with autism spectrum disorder experience suggests ____________ activation of the ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased; amygdala
B)   decreased; fusiform face area
C)   increased; amygdala
D)   increased; fusiform face area
E)   increased; thalamus

Question 7

Describe the environmental factors that can trigger panic attacks.

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Question 8

Chemically mediated immune reactions are produced by ________________ and cell-mediated immune reactions are produced by _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   B-lymphocytes; T-lymphocytes
B)   T-lymphocytes; B-lymphocytes
C)   immunoglobulins; T-lymphocytes
D)   B-lymphocytes; immunoglobulins
E)   cytokines; immunoglobulins

Question 9

Long-term exposure to steroids can result in

Accepted Answer

A)   reduced blood pressure.
B)   activation of the immune system.
C)   a form of psychosis as well as symptoms of anxiety.
D)   an improved rate of wound healing.
E)   tolerance to infections.

Question 10

The hypothalamus releases ___________, the pituitary releases __________, and the adrenals release ___________________ to make up the steps of action in the HPA axis.

Accepted Answer

A)   corticotropin-releasing hormone; adrenocorticotropic hormone; glucocorticoids
B)   glucocorticoids; corticotropin-releasing hormone; adrenocorticotropic hormone
C)   adrenocorticotropic hormone; corticotropin-releasing hormone; glucocorticoids
D)   corticotropin-releasing hormone; glucocorticoids; adrenocorticotropic hormone
E)   adrenocorticotropic hormone; glucocorticoids; corticotropin-releasing hormone

Question 11

An intense fear of being away from home or other protected places is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   geophobia.
B)   acrophobia.
C)   spatial anxiety.
D)   agoraphobia.
E)   claustrophobia.

Question 12

Explain why it is believed that panic attacks are thought to have a biological basis.

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Question 13

A problem with using benzodiazepine drugs as long-term anxiety treatment is that these drugs

Accepted Answer

A)   induce seizures.
B)   cause sedation.
C)   make a person more prone to drink alcohol.
D)   result in sensitization.
E)   suppress REM sleep.

Question 14

The most common treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder involves administration of ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which statement is most accurate about treatment of PTSD?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cognitive behavior therapy, group therapy, and antidepressants are the most common treatments.
B)   TMS is largely ineffective.
C)   SSRIs can worsen symptoms.
D)   Psychotherapy increases amygdala activity and decreases prefrontal cortex activity.
E)   Re-exposure to the traumatic event helps individuals overcome PTSD.

Question 16

Which statement is most accurate with regard to panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prevalence rates are higher in Latin American countries.
B)   Men are more likely to experience panic disorder.
C)   Panic attacks are often confused with heart attacks.
D)   Prevalence in the U.S. is approximately 10%.
E)   Panic disorder is typically diagnosed in childhood.

Question 17

The childhood disorder known as autism

Accepted Answer

A)   can be effectively treated with serotonin agonist drugs.
B)   is characterized by muscular and vocal tics.
C)   includes affective, cognitive, and behavioral abnormalities.
D)   affects 2% of the population.
E)   typically wanes during the early adult years.

Question 18

Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders is approximately _______ in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)   1%
B)   2%
C)   3%
D)   5%
E)   8%

Question 19

A person with ________ who is exposed to a trauma is more likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)   a past history of trauma
B)   a high educational level
C)   a large hippocampus
D)   high plasma cortisol levels
E)   no combat experience

Question 20

Another name for CRH is ________ factor.

Accepted Answer

A)   insulin-releasing
B)   glucagon-releasing
C)   cortisol-releasing
D)   estrogen-releasing
E)   corticotropin-releasing

Exam 17: Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders