Question 1

Studies suggest that parents can protect their child from anxiety if they

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A)   never let them experience adversity.
B)   teach independence by ignoring the child's needs.
C)   let children explore the world and deal with the unexpected.
D)   cope for the child as much as possible.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

In what way is worry not useful?

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A)   It helps us plan for the future.
B)   It makes sure we are prepared for a task.
C)   It makes us double check that we have thought of everything before leaving on a trip.
D)   It ensures that we respond appropriately to fear-inducing events.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

In regard to pharmacological treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder, the most effective drugs are those that inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitter called .

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A)   serotonin
B)   dopamine
C)   noradrenaline
D)   epinephrineE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

What is one factor that distinguishes between traditional exposure-based treatments for panic disorder and the more recent panic control treatment (PCT)  developed at one of Barlow's clinics?

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A)   Exposure to the interceptive sensations associated with panic attacks
B)   Referral to a psychiatrist for medication monitoring
C)   Traditional exposure-based treatments result in a higher rate of cures
D)   As part of PCT, the therapist accompanies the patient on "reality testing" activitiesE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

According to Gray and McNaughton (1996) , the fight-or-flight system is partially activated by deficiencies in the neurotransmitter in the brain.

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A)   serotonin
B)   dopamine
C)   acetylcholine
D)   norepinephrineE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

A teenage girl had recently been having panic attacks while shopping at the mall. She was sitting in her room feeling very depressed. To cheer her up, a friend suggested that they both go to an exercise class. Shortly after the warm-up started, however, she had another panic attack. What is the best explanation for this occurrence?

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A)   She was angry with the friend for insisting that she go out.
B)   The medication that had been prescribed for her was only treating the depression, not the anxiety.
C)   The physical sensations experienced during exercise had become an internal cue for panic to occur.
D)   The exercise class was an unconditioned stimulus that resulted in a panic attack.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

In the type of specific phobia called "blood-injury-injection," there is an inherited vasovagal response and a tendency to faint due to

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A)   an increase in blood pressure.
B)   a decrease in blood pressure.
C)   an increase in body temperature.
D)   a decrease in body temperature.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

The overall prevalence for body dysmorphic disorder in the general population is about .

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A)   2.2%
B)   4.7%
C)   7.9%
D)   10.3%E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

All of the following are symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)  EXCEPT

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A)   muscle tension.
B)   mental agitation.
C)   worrying about minor daily events.
D)   hypersomnia.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Panic attack studies suggest that men

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A)   simply endure panic attacks better than women.
B)   don't experience panic attacks.
C)   mask panic attacks with depression.
D)   consume alcohol to deal with panic attacks.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Describe the symptoms, causes, and treatment of panic disorder and the three categories of panic attack.

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Panic disorder is characterized by the a...

Question 12

According to the DSM-IV-TR criteria, the symptoms of a panic attack develop abruptly and reach a peak within minute(s) .NEEDS VERIFICATION AGAINST DSM-V TABLE, NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN MS DOCUMENT

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A)   1
B)   10
C)   30
D)   60E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Having an anxiety disorder increases the risk of .

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A)   depression
B)   migraines
C)   suicidal ideation
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The main difference between situational phobia and panic disorder with agoraphobia (PDA)  is

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A)   people with situational phobia never experience panic attacks outside the context of the phobic situation.
B)   people with situational phobia experience panic attacks when confronted with the phobic situation as well as at other times.
C)   people with PDA experience panic attacks only in specific situations.
D)   people with PDA experience panic attacks only at specific times.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Recent research by Barlow (2002)  and others indicates that vulnerability to anxiety disorders is related to

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A)   one's sense of control over environmental events.
B)   the number of unexpected occurrences in one's life.
C)   the number of siblings in one's family.
D)   genetic or biological factors only.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

D-cycloserine is a drug that seems to act to work in the

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A)   amygdala to diminish anxiety.
B)   hippocampus to reduce the memory of anxiety.
C)   hypothalamus to produce homeostasis.
D)   thalamus to decrease sensory signals of anxiety.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Tonia's house is almost unimaginable! She has piles of junk (she calls it "treasures")  piled from floor to ceiling in virtually every room. There is a narrow pathway that she can use to walk from room to room. All of her furniture is covered in various items, so she has one small folding chair that she takes with her when she wants to sit down. Her bed has one small area that is clear enough for her to sleep. There is a foul odor in the house, mold growing under her piles of possessions, and she never has visitors. When Tonia tries to get rid of any possessions, she experiences tremendous anxiety and gives up quickly. Which diagnosis would best suit Tonia?

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A)   Hoarding disorder
B)   Body dysmorphic disorder
C)   Obsessive-Compulsive disorder
D)   Excoriation disorderE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Evidence now suggests that agoraphobic avoidance behavior is one component of

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A)   exaggerated obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)   major phobias.
C)   severe, unexpected panic attacks.
D)   mild generalized anxiety disorder.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Veterans returning home to the United States after the end of the war in Vietnam experienced a high rate of posttraumatic stress disorder due in part to

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A)   high rates of drug addiction.
B)   youth and inexperience.
C)   absence of social support.
D)   separation from family.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

At the time of assessment of an anxiety disorder, of patients should have at least one other anxiety or depressive disorder.

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A)   15%
B)   25%
C)   55%
D)   75%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 5: Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders

What is one factor that distinguishes between traditional exposure-based treatments for panic disorder and the more recent panic control treatment (PCT) developed at one of Barlow's clinics?

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Evidence now suggests that agoraphobic avoidance behavior is one component of

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The main difference between situational phobia and panic disorder with agoraphobia (PDA) is

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The overall prevalence for body dysmorphic disorder in the general population is about .

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Studies suggest that parents can protect their child from anxiety if they

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Describe the symptoms, causes, and treatment of panic disorder and the three categories of panic attack.

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Panic disorder is characterized by the a...
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Veterans returning home to the United States after the end of the war in Vietnam experienced a high rate of posttraumatic stress disorder due in part to

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In the type of specific phobia called "blood-injury-injection," there is an inherited vasovagal response and a tendency to faint due to

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Panic attack studies suggest that men

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Having an anxiety disorder increases the risk of .

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All of the following are symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) EXCEPT

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According to Gray and McNaughton (1996) , the fight-or-flight system is partially activated by deficiencies in the neurotransmitter in the brain.

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Recent research by Barlow (2002) and others indicates that vulnerability to anxiety disorders is related to

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According to the DSM-IV-TR criteria, the symptoms of a panic attack develop abruptly and reach a peak within minute(s) .NEEDS VERIFICATION AGAINST DSM-V TABLE, NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN MS DOCUMENT

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D-cycloserine is a drug that seems to act to work in the

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At the time of assessment of an anxiety disorder, of patients should have at least one other anxiety or depressive disorder.

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In what way is worry not useful?

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In regard to pharmacological treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder, the most effective drugs are those that inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitter called .

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What is one factor that distinguishes between traditional exposure-based treatments for panic disorder and the more recent panic control treatment (PCT) developed at one of Barlow's clinics?

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Evidence now suggests that agoraphobic avoidance behavior is one component of

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The overall prevalence for body dysmorphic disorder in the general population is about .

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