Question 1

An obsessive-compulsive person who was told that everyone was required to wear shoes at all times in the house and that they were not to vacuum for a week would be receiving which type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Exposure and response prevention therapy involves exposing the person to a feared situation (e.g., not vacuuming) and preventing the compulsive response (e.g., wearing shoes indoors), helping them to reduce anxiety and compulsive behaviors over time.

Question 2

The DSM-5 diagnosis for an uncontrollable and irrational fear of an object,activity,or situation is _______.

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The answer of The DSM-5 diagnosis for an uncontrollable and...

Question 3

The scientific name for hair-pulling disorder is:

Accepted Answer

Trichotillomania is the scientific term for the compulsive urge to pull out one's hair, leading to noticeable hair loss and distress.

Question 4

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is improved by antidepressants that increase _______ activity in the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Obsessive-compulsive disorder is improved by antidepressants that...

Question 5

A therapist treating a person for generalized anxiety disorder works with the client to help the person understand his or her irrational assumptions and suggests alternative assumptions.This is an example of Ellis's technique,called _______ therapy.

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The answer of A therapist treating a person for generalized...

Question 6

Samuel cannot leave for work without going back into his house and making sure that he has taken all of his writing materials.He does this several times before he allows himself to start the car and drive to work.He is frequently late for work because he is so unsure about remembering everything.Samuel is displaying:

Accepted Answer

Samuel's behavior of repeatedly checking his writing materials is a clear example of a checking compulsion, which is common in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This behavior is interfering with his daily life and causing distress, indicating that it is not simply nonpathological caution. Agoraphobia involves a fear of leaving one's safe space and does not seem to apply here. While Samuel may have an obsession with not forgetting his writing materials, the specific behavior of checking is what defines his compulsive behavior.

Question 7

Which perspective focuses on the intersection and context of important factors at key points of time throughout a person's lifespan?

Accepted Answer

The developmental psychopathology perspective emphasizes understanding how various factors and contexts interact and influence an individual's development across their lifespan, particularly at critical periods.

Question 8

The theoretical position that explains the origin of anxiety disorders as the overrun of defense mechanisms by neurotic or moral anxiety is the _____ approach.

Accepted Answer

The psychodynamic approach posits that anxiety disorders arise from the inability to cope with neurotic or moral anxiety, caused by the overrun of defense mechanisms.

Question 9

Which therapy is an effective long-term,nonpharmacologic treatment for panic attack that involves teaching patients to interpret their physical sensations accurately?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for treating panic attacks as it helps patients understand and change their thought patterns and behaviors, including accurately interpreting physical sensations.

Question 10

In the 1960s,researchers discovered that the most effective antidepressant drugs used against panic disorders increased the activity of _______ throughout the brain.

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The answer of In the 1960s,researchers discovered that the most...

Question 11

It is possible that many common phobic reactions can be explained by humans having a predisposition to develop certain fears.This idea is referred to as _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is possible that many common phobic...

Question 12

After relaxation training,a therapist and client create a fear hierarchy of situations that would provoke anxiety in the client.The next step in therapy is the pairing of these situations with relaxation,either real-life exposure or imagined.This technique is best described as _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After relaxation training,a therapist and client create...

Question 13

Which of the following is the phobia MOST often associated with panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Agoraphobia is most often associated with panic disorder as it involves fear of situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable during a panic attack.

Question 14

Repetitive and rigid activities that a person feels forced to perform are called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Repetitive and rigid activities that a person...

Question 15

Lorna is very fearful of speaking in public and will do everything she can to avoid being evaluated by others,which causes her significant impairment.The MOST accurate diagnosis for her condition would be:

Accepted Answer

Lorna's fear of speaking in public and avoidance of situations where she might be evaluated by others aligns with social anxiety disorder, which involves intense fear of social situations where one might be judged or scrutinized.

Question 16

What is anxiety sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety sensitivity refers to the tendency to misinterpret bodily sensations as harmful or dangerous, leading to increased anxiety.

Question 17

Performance anxiety is a symptom of _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Performance anxiety is a symptom of _______....

Question 18

Which descriptor would be LEAST appropriate for someone experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder,according to the cognitive perspective?

Accepted Answer

The cognitive perspective of OCD focuses on intrusive and unwanted thoughts that lead to compulsive behaviors as a way of reducing anxiety. The descriptor "Let the good times roll. Don't worry about tomorrow" would not fit with this perspective as it suggests a more carefree and relaxed attitude towards life, whereas OCD is characterized by excessive worry and anxiety.

Question 19

Avery,a 28-year-old woman,tells her therapist that she has an intense fear of snakes.She says she has been afraid of snakes since she was a child.Which additional criterion would suggest that Avery meets the diagnostic criteria for a specific phobia?

Accepted Answer

A specific phobia is characterized by an intense fear that leads to avoidance behavior, such as refusing to go to places where the feared object might be present.

Question 20

A short-term anxiety reaction that accelerates into a smothering,horrifying ordeal in which one loses control,is practically unaware of what one is doing,and feels a sense of approaching doom is called a(n)_______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A short-term anxiety reaction that accelerates into...

Quiz 4: Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders