Question 1

Joyce tends to be a bit skittish - she never quite feels comfortable, whether she is with others or alone. She tends to worry that something bad is going to happen, but she can't isolate a specific event. Joyce most likely experiences:

Accepted Answer

Joyce's tendency to worry and feel uncomfortable without being able to pinpoint a specific event suggests she is experiencing anxiety. Bipolar disorder involves manic and depressive episodes, obsessive-compulsive disorder involves persistent intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, and depression involves feelings of sadness and hopelessness. None of these descriptions match Joyce's experiences as described in the scenario.

Question 2

Repression is a central component of the psychoanalytic conceptualization of anxiety disorders.

Accepted Answer

Repression refers to the unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or impulses. According to psychoanalytic theory, this repression can lead to anxiety disorders when these repressed thoughts or feelings begin to surface in conscious awareness. Therefore, repression is a key concept in understanding the development of anxiety disorders from a psychoanalytic perspective.

Question 3

Benzodiazepines are used to treat both anxiety and mood disorders.

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The answer of Benzodiazepines are used to treat both anxiety...

Question 4

Erica is constantly pre-occupied by worry; worry is the ________________ component of anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive components of anxiety refer to the thoughts and beliefs that contribute to anxiety, such as excessive worry or catastrophic thinking.

Question 5

The most effective treatment for PTSD is EMDR.

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The answer of The most effective treatment for PTSD is...

Question 6

Anxious people are more likely than non-anxious people to perceive a threat when:

Accepted Answer

When a threat is ambiguous, there is more room for interpretation and anxious people are more likely to perceive a potential threat even if one does not exist. This is due to their heightened sense of vigilance and sensitivity to their environment.

Question 7

Generalized anxiety disorder is the most difficult disorder to treat.

Accepted Answer

While generalized anxiety disorder can be a difficult disorder to treat, it is not necessarily the most difficult. Treatment options include therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes, and success rates vary from person to person. Other mental health disorders, such as personality disorders or schizophrenia, may be more challenging to treat.

Question 8

Males are at higher risk of developing PTSD.

Accepted Answer

Females are at a higher risk of developing PTSD than males, as studies have shown they are more likely to experience sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse, which are highly traumatic events that can lead to PTSD.

Question 9

When Simon feels his heart racing and his muscles getting tense, he is experiencing the ________ components of anxiety:

Accepted Answer

The physiological components of anxiety include the physical sensations that arise as a result of the body's fight or flight response, such as increased heart rate, muscle tension, and rapid breathing. Therefore, Simon's experience of his heart racing and muscles getting tense falls under the physiological component of anxiety.

Question 10

Acute stress disorder is diagnosed when a person has symptoms following exposure to a trauma within the last 30 days.

Accepted Answer

Acute stress disorder is diagnosed when a person has symptoms within the first month following exposure to a traumatic event.

Question 11

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSd) is listed as an anxiety disorder in DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

In DSM-5, PTSD is classified under "Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders," not as an anxiety disorder.

Question 12

Abuse can trigger symptoms of PTSD.

Accepted Answer

Abuse, whether it be physical, emotional, or sexual, can cause significant trauma and stress that may lead to symptoms of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Symptoms can include vivid flashbacks, avoidance behavior, hyperarousal, and anxiety.

Question 13

In Canada, what is the most common class of psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, anxiety disorders are the most common class of psychological disorders in Canada. They affect approximately 12% of the population. Mood disorders are also prevalent but affect a smaller percentage of the population (6%). Eating disorders are less common, affecting approximately 1% of the population.

Question 14

A study examining the prevalence of anxiety disorders in 15 countries (Seedat et al., 2009) found results similar to a 1994 Ontario provincial survey. What did the findings show?

Accepted Answer

The study found that significantly more women than men suffer from anxiety disorders and the highest one year prevalence rates are found in 15-24 year old women.

Question 15

Anxiety has two components:

Accepted Answer

Anxiety involves both physiological and cognitive components. Physiological responses include increased heart rate and blood pressure, while cognitive components include nervous thoughts and worry.

Question 16

Exposure with response prevention is the "gold standard" treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

Exposure with response prevention is not considered the gold standard treatment for generalized anxiety disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, specifically cognitive restructuring and relaxation techniques, is currently considered the gold standard treatment for GAD.

Question 17

Antidepressants can help treat PTSD by treating comorbid disorders as well.

Accepted Answer

Antidepressants can be effective in treating comorbid disorders such as depression and anxiety, which are common in individuals with PTSD. By improving these conditions, antidepressants can also help alleviate PTSD symptoms.

Question 18

Michael has a big psychology exam coming up. Every time he sits down to study, he flashes back to what happened during his last exam; he was sweating profusely, the pencil kept slipping from his hand, and he drew blanks for several questions he knew well, which led him to believe he was going to fail. He is now worried the same thing will happen with his next exam. Michael is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Michael is experiencing specific anxiety related to taking an exam or test, which is known as test anxiety. This is a common and normal reaction for many students, but it can also interfere with their ability to perform well on exams. It is important for Michael to develop coping strategies, such as relaxation techniques or positive self-talk, to help manage his test anxiety.

Question 19

In 1994, an Ontario provincial survey found that ____ of women and ____ of men suffered from anxiety disorders in the previous year.

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The answer of In 1994, an Ontario provincial survey found...

Question 20

Somers et al. (2006) reviewed the results of 41 international epidemiological studies and found that the one-year and lifetime prevalence rates for total anxiety disorders were _____ respectively.

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The answer of Somers et al. (2006) reviewed the results...

Quiz 6: Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders