Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the diagnostic symptoms of GAD listed in DSM-5?&#10;A) Feeling on edge&#10;B) Irritability&#10;C) Low mood&#10;D) Sleep disturbance

Accepted Answer

Low mood is not listed as one of the diagnostic symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in the DSM-5. Instead, low mood is more commonly associated with depressive disorders. GAD symptoms focus on excessive anxiety and worry about various events or activities, along with associated symptoms like restlessness, being easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbance.

Question 2

Which of the following is one of the key features that distinguishes worry in GAD from normal worry?&#10;A) It temporarily reduces anxiety.&#10;B) The content of the worry.&#10;C) The individual feels that they cannot control the worry.&#10;D) The worry is carried out in a ritualized and mechanical way.

Accepted Answer

The key feature that distinguishes worry in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) from normal worry is that the individual feels they cannot control the worry. This uncontrollability is a central aspect of GAD, making the worry pervasive and significantly distressing.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a negative prognostic indicator for recovery from GAD discussed in the chapter?&#10;A) Length of illness.&#10;B) Difficult family relationships.&#10;C) Comorbid personality disorder.&#10;D) Stressful life events.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

In one etiological model of GAD, worry is considered to be part of constructive problem-focused coping in healthy individuals. In this model, individuals who go on to develop GAD &#8230;&#10;A) Have parents with high levels of negative expressed emotion.&#10;B) Lack confidence in their ability to solve problems.&#10;C) Have high levels of neuroticism.&#10;D) Lack serotonin receptors in key areas of the brain.

Accepted Answer

In this etiological model of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), worry is initially seen as a constructive approach to problem-solving. However, individuals who develop GAD are thought to lack confidence in their problem-solving abilities, leading to excessive and uncontrollable worry.

Question 5

Type 2 or &#34;meta&#34; worry is &#8230;&#10;A) Globalized worry about all aspects of life.&#10;B) Worry about individuals that one is close to.&#10;C) Worry regarding things that one has no control over (e.g., world events).&#10;D) Worry about worrying itself.

Accepted Answer

Type 2 or "meta" worry refers to worrying about the act of worrying itself, which can lead to a cycle of anxiety.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a brain region widely held to be associated with GAD?&#10;A) Basal ganglia&#10;B) Amygdala&#10;C) Cerebellum&#10;D) Superior temporal gyrus

Accepted Answer

The cerebellum is not widely held to be associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). While the amygdala, basal ganglia, and superior temporal gyrus have been implicated in the neural circuitry related to anxiety disorders, the cerebellum is more traditionally associated with motor control and coordination rather than the regulation of anxiety.

Question 7

Most people who develop GAD do so before they are 20 years old.

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Question 8

Which of the following is a drawback of treating GAD with benzodiazepines?&#10;A) Longer delay before onset of clinical action as compared with SSRIs&#10;B) Less short-term clinical efficacy than CBT&#10;C) Risk of long-term tolerance&#10;D) High rate of sexual side effects

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines can lead to tolerance over time, meaning that higher doses are needed to achieve the same therapeutic effect, which is a significant drawback of their use in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Question 9

Which of the following is the best overall summary of research on the efficacy of new CBT variants for treating GAD?&#10;A) More work is needed to understand what treatment components are effective.&#10;B) None have shown promise.&#10;C) Non-CBT derived treatments consistently outperform them.&#10;D) They are rarely informed by etiological models of GAD.

Accepted Answer

Research on new Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) variants for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) often highlights the need for further investigation to pinpoint which specific components of the treatments are effective. This ongoing exploration is crucial for refining and improving therapeutic approaches.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a common component of CBT treatment for GAD?&#10;A) Relaxation training.&#10;B) Imaginal exposure.&#10;C) Monitoring cues and triggers for worry.&#10;D) In-session induction of somatic symptoms.

Accepted Answer

In-session induction of somatic symptoms is not a common component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). CBT for GAD typically includes relaxation training, imaginal exposure, and monitoring cues and triggers for worry, but not the deliberate induction of somatic symptoms during sessions.

Question 11

Research on GAD has suffered due to:&#10;A) Lack of interest among the academic community&#10;B) Consistent exclusion of participants due to comorbid substance abuse disorder&#10;C) Unreliable and changing diagnostic status of GAD&#10;D) None of the above

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Question 12

Although research findings have been largely inconclusive, which of the following neurotransmitters has been studied and potentially implicated in GAD?&#10;A) Serotonin&#10;B) GABA&#10;C) Cortisol&#10;D) All of the above

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Question 13

Which of the following is the best-studied psychological intervention for GAD?&#10;A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)&#10;B) Behavioral Activation (BA)&#10;C) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)&#10;D) Mentalization Based Therapy

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Question 14

In reviews of pharmacotherapy for GAD, which pharmacological treatment is considered as the &#34;first-line therapy&#34; for GAD?&#10;A) Benzodiazepines&#10;B) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)&#10;C) Buspirone&#10;D) Second-generation antipsychotic medications

Accepted Answer

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