Question 1

Exposure treatment describes:&#10;A)Therapies designed to help people change their overestimations of danger and to adopt alternative, less self-undermining ways of construing events&#10;B)When people directly perform their avoided activities&#10;C)Verbal elements including dialogue aimed at conveying that obsessions are normal&#10;D)Treatments based on imagining, watching, or actually doing phobia-related activities

Accepted Answer

Exposure treatment involves confronting phobia-related activities directly, either through imagination, observation, or actual engagement, to reduce fear and anxiety associated with them.

Question 2

Obsessions are defined as:&#10;A)The likelihood from 0% to 100%, that doing a task would result in a panic attack.&#10;B)Intrusive unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses that can be experienced as aversive, alien, or frightening&#10;C)Sudden rushes of intense anxiety or discomfort in DSM-5)that can be disturbing and can leave a lasting residue of dread and disability.&#10;D)The perceived likelihood, from 0% to 100%, of a harmful outcome resulting from a given action

Accepted Answer

Obsessions are characterized by intrusive unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses that are often experienced as disturbing or inappropriate by the person having them. These can cause significant anxiety or distress, distinguishing them from ordinary worries or thoughts.

Question 3

Panic attacks are defined as:&#10;A)The likelihood from 0% to 100%, that doing a task would result in a panic attack.&#10;B)Intrusive unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses that can be experienced as aversive, alien, or frightening&#10;C)Sudden rushes of intense anxiety or discomfort in DSM-5)that can be disturbing and can leave a lasting residue of dread and disability.&#10;D)The perceived likelihood, from 0% to 100%, of a harmful outcome resulting from a given action

Accepted Answer

Panic attacks are characterized by sudden rushes of intense anxiety or discomfort, as described in the DSM-5. This definition captures the acute and overwhelming nature of panic attacks, distinguishing them from the more generalized anxiety or specific fears described in the other options.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of a psychosocial problem?&#10;A)Obsessive-compulsive disorder&#10;B)Phobic behavior&#10;C)Anxiety&#10;D)Panic

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is classified as a mental disorder rather than a psychosocial problem. Psychosocial problems typically refer to issues that arise in interaction with social factors and personal psychological concerns, whereas OCD is a specific psychiatric condition characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions).

Question 5

Perceived danger is defined as:&#10;A)The likelihood from 0% to 100%, that doing a task would result in a panic attack.&#10;B)Intrusive unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses that can be experienced as aversive, alien, or frightening&#10;C)Sudden rushes of intense anxiety or discomfort in DSM-5)that can be disturbing and can leave a lasting residue of dread and disability.&#10;D)The perceived likelihood, from 0% to 100%, of a harmful outcome resulting from a given action

Accepted Answer

Perceived danger refers to an individual's assessment of the likelihood of harm or negative outcomes associated with a specific action or situation, quantified as a percentage from 0% (no danger) to 100% (certainty of danger).

Question 6

Anticipated panic is defined as:&#10;A)The likelihood from 0% to 100%, that doing a task would result in a panic attack.&#10;B)Intrusive unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses that can be experienced as aversive, alien, or frightening&#10;C)Sudden rushes of intense anxiety or discomfort in DSM-5)that can be disturbing and can leave a lasting residue of dread and disability.&#10;D)The perceived likelihood, from 0% to 100%, of a harmful outcome resulting from a given action

Accepted Answer

Anticipated panic refers to the perceived likelihood, expressed as a percentage, that engaging in a specific task or activity will lead to a panic attack. This concept is related to the anticipation or expectation of experiencing panic, rather than the actual occurrence of panic itself.

Question 7

In vivo exposure refers to:&#10;A)Treatments based on imagining, watching, or actually doing phobia-related activities&#10;B)When people directly perform their avoided activities&#10;C)Therapies designed to help people change their overestimations of danger and to adopt alternative, less self-undermining ways of construing events&#10;D)Verbal elements including dialogue aimed at conveying that obsessions are normal

Accepted Answer

In vivo exposure specifically involves individuals directly engaging in or confronting the activities or situations they have been avoiding due to fear or anxiety, rather than merely imagining or discussing them.

Deck 9: Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders