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 symptoms of never feeling comfortable, worrying about something bad happening, and not being able to isolate a specific event are characteristic of anxiety. Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings between extreme highs and lows, which is not described in the scenario. Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves obsessive thoughts and repetitive compulsions, which are also not mentioned. Depression typically involves a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest, which is not specifically mentioned in the scenario.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Physiological components of anxiety refer to the physical symptoms that occur in the body such as increased heart rate, muscle tension, sweating, and other sensations.

Question 3

Many therapies for anxiety disorders include some element of exposure.

Accepted Answer

Exposure therapy is a common treatment approach for anxiety disorders. It involves gradually exposing the person to anxiety-provoking situations or stimuli in a controlled environment so that they can learn to cope with and eventually overcome their anxiety. This type of therapy is often combined with other techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or relaxation techniques, to maximize its effectiveness.

Question 4

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 findings showed 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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Exposure with response prevention is a treatment primarily used for obsessive-compulsive disorder, not generalized anxiety disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is typically used as the "gold standard" treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Separation anxiety is:

Accepted Answer

Separation anxiety can be diagnosed in both adults and children. While it is more commonly associated with children, adults can also experience separation anxiety in a variety of contexts, such as when leaving home or being separated from a loved one. There is no requirement for an adult to have been diagnosed with separation anxiety in childhood in order to receive a diagnosis.

Question 8

Results from Mental Health Supplement of the Ontario Health Survey indicated that anxiety disorders were most common among:

Accepted Answer

The Mental Health Supplement of the Ontario Health Survey found that anxiety disorders were most common among younger women.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorders are the most common class of psychological disorders in Canada, affecting a significant portion of the population at some point in their lives.

Question 10

Anxiety has two components:

Accepted Answer

Anxiety has both a physiological component, involving the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and release of stress hormones, and a cognitive component, involving thoughts and beliefs about potential threats or dangers. Some common cognitive features of anxiety include worry, exaggerated expectations of harm, and difficulty concentrating. Therefore, the most accurate choice is C, which encompasses both physiological and cognitive elements.

Question 11

Regarding anxiety disorders among Canadian university students, Norton et al. (2008)found that _____ met the DSM-IV criteria for a panic attack.

Accepted Answer

Norton et al. (2008) found that 3% of Canadian university students met the DSM-IV criteria for a panic attack, indicating a prevalence of panic attacks among this population.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

According to psychoanalytic theory, anxiety disorders arise from unconscious conflicts and repressed emotions that surface in the form of symptoms. Repression, or the defense mechanism of pushing uncomfortable thoughts or memories into the unconscious, is a key mechanism in the development of anxiety disorders.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Cognitive refers to the mental and thought-related components of anxiety, which include worry, rumination, and negative thoughts. Physiological relates to the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as increased heart rate and sweating, while behavioral pertains to the observable actions or avoidance behaviors associated with anxiety. "Main" is not a valid option as it does not describe a specific component of anxiety.

Question 14

Separation anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder that affects:

Accepted Answer

Separation anxiety disorder can affect both children and adults, manifesting as excessive anxiety regarding separation from home or from people to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment.

Question 15

Benzodiazepines are used to treat both anxiety and mood disorders.

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines are primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, not mood disorders. Mood disorders are typically treated with antidepressants or mood stabilizers.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Generalized anxiety disorder is likely caused by a serotonin imbalance.

Accepted Answer

Generalized anxiety disorder is a complex condition with multiple contributing factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, and environmental influences, not solely a serotonin imbalance.

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's symptoms are specific to test situations, indicating that he is suffering from test anxiety. This anxiety is hindering his ability to study effectively and might affect his performance in the exam.

Question 19

A large epidemiological study conducted in the U.S. by Blanco et al. (2008)showed a one-year prevalence for anxiety disorders of _____ among university students aged 19 to 25.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A large epidemiological study conducted in the...

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Anxious people are more likely than non-anxious people to perceive a threat when the threat is ambiguous. This is because their brains are wired to be more sensitive to stimuli that may pose a threat, and in ambiguous situations, their brains may interpret any information as potentially threatening.

Quiz 5: Anxiety Disorders