Question 1

The anxiety of someone with GAD is:

Accepted Answer

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive, persistent, and unrealistic worry about everyday things, often with no identifiable cause. The anxiety experienced by someone with GAD is often irrational and not related to a specific situation.

Question 2

Which statement about social phobia is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Social phobia is actually more common in adults than in children. The lifetime prevalence rate is estimated to be around 7% in adults and around 1-3% in children.

Question 3

Claustrophobia is the fear of:

Accepted Answer

Claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed or small spaces.

Question 4

Specific phobias may NOT be categorized as:

Accepted Answer

Specific phobias typically involve irrational fears of objects, situations, or activities such as animals, blood/injections/injury, natural environments, heights, flying, and enclosed spaces. However, foods are not typically included in this list.

Question 5

Which characteristic is NOT indicative of a panic attack?

Accepted Answer

Disorganized speech is not a common characteristic of a panic attack. The other options listed are common symptoms of a panic attack.

Question 6

Roberta wonders why her daughter,who recently was diagnosed with social anxiety,is so weak that she cannot deal with social disapproval.This example BEST illustrates:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Roberta wonders why her daughter,who recently was...

Question 7

Approximately _____% of people in North America develop a specific phobia at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 12% of people in North America develop a specific phobia at some point in their lives.

Question 8

Due to the unexpected nature of panic attacks,some people develop a fear of public places;they are afraid that they will have a panic attack and help will not be available.The fear of public places is which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Agoraphobia is the fear of situations or places where escape might be difficult or help would not be available in the event of a panic attack or other problem. This fear often leads to avoidance of certain situations or places, which can severely limit an individual's ability to function and enjoy life.

Question 9

Situation-related anxiety is:

Accepted Answer

Situation-related anxiety refers to feeling anxious or stressed in specific situations, such as public speaking or taking an exam. This type of anxiety can be a normal and adaptive response to the situation and does not necessarily indicate the presence of an anxiety disorder.

Question 10

A marked,persistent,and excessive fear and avoidance of specific objects,activities,or situations is termed _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Phobic disorder involves an excessive fear and avoidance of specific objects, activities, or situations. Generalized anxiety disorder involves a more general and pervasive sense of worry and fear, while panic disorder involves sudden and intense panic attacks. Posttraumatic stress disorder involves a range of symptoms that can result from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as flashbacks or nightmares.

Question 11

A feeling of being detached from one's body is termed:

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The term depersonalization refers to a feeling of detachment from one's body or self, as if one is observing themselves from a distance. Deindividuation refers to a loss of self-awareness and sense of individual identity in a group setting. Derealization is a feeling of detachment from one's surroundings, as if the world is not real. Dysthymia is a persistent low mood and is not related to the feeling of detachment from one's body.

Question 12

Upon hearing that his grandson Robert was diagnosed with depression,Mr.Stevens concluded that Robert must have a weak constitution.This example BEST illustrates:

Accepted Answer

Mr. Stevens' assumption that depression is a result of a weak constitution is an example of labelling, which can be harmful and stigmatizing to individuals with mental illness. This highlights the importance of avoiding diagnostic labels and focusing on the individual's unique experiences and needs.

Question 13

The results of Rosenhan and colleagues' study in which they were admitted to mental health hospitals after claiming to be "hearing voices" demonstrate that:

Accepted Answer

The study by Rosenhan and colleagues showed that expectations and stereotypes about mental illness can influence healthcare professionals and lead to misdiagnosis or unnecessary hospitalization. This suggests that mental health professionals should be aware of these biases and strive to make accurate diagnoses based on objective symptomatology.

Question 14

Which disorder is NOT an anxiety disorder described in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal affective disorder is not classified as an anxiety disorder in DSM-5. Instead, it is categorized as a type of depression that is triggered by seasonal changes, typically occurring in fall or winter months when there is less natural light.

Question 15

The sudden occurrence of multiple psychological and physiological symptoms that contribute to a feeling of stark terror defines:

Accepted Answer

Panic disorder is characterized by the sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes and includes symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, choking sensations, chest pain, nausea, dizziness or lightheadedness, derealization or depersonalization, fear of losing control or going crazy, and fear of dying. While anxiety disorders can also have similar symptoms, panic disorder specifically involves the sudden occurrence of multiple psychological and physiological symptoms that contribute to a feeling of stark terror. Phobic disorders involve persistent, excessive, and irrational fear of a specific object or situation, and generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive and persistent anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities.

Question 16

Stating that a person's symptoms currently meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD:

Accepted Answer

Stating that a person's symptoms currently meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD labels the disorder but not the person. It does not necessarily give a negative label or avoid labelling altogether.

Question 17

Which disorder is NOT an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder, not an anxiety disorder. Phobic disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder are all types of anxiety disorders.

Question 18

In a classic study conducted in the 1970s,psychologist David Rosenhan and his colleagues reported to different mental hospitals claiming to be "hearing voices." As soon as they were admitted,they reported that the symptoms had ceased.How did the mental health hospitals respond?

Accepted Answer

The study found that despite the "patients" reporting that their symptoms had ceased, they were not immediately released. Instead, it took an average of 19 days for them to be discharged, highlighting issues in the psychiatric hospitals' diagnostic and treatment processes at the time.

Question 19

Which characteristic is NOT a common symptom of GAD?

Accepted Answer

Psychosis is not a common symptom of GAD. GAD is typically associated with excessive worry and anxiety about various aspects of life, such as work, family, health, and finances, as well as physical symptoms such as muscle tension, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and difficulty concentrating. Psychosis, on the other hand, is a more severe mental disorder characterized by a loss of touch with reality, hallucinations, and delusions.

Question 20

In generalized anxiety disorder (GAD),chronic excessive worry is NOT accompanied by:

Accepted Answer

Panic attacks are not typically associated with generalized anxiety disorder, but rather are associated with panic disorder. Restlessness, fatigue, and concentration problems are common symptoms of GAD.

Quiz 15: Psychological Disorders