Question 1

What is the most frequently diagnosed anxiety-related disorder in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Specific phobia is the most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorder in the United States, affecting approximately 8.7% of the population at some point in their lives. This is followed by social phobia at 6.8%, generalized anxiety disorder at 3.1%, panic disorder at 2.7%, and obsessive-compulsive disorder at 1%. Posttraumatic stress disorder affects approximately 6.8% of the population.

Question 2

Manny has such an intense fear of flying insects that he hardly ever goes outside his house during the summer months.He is probably suffering from a _________.

Accepted Answer

Manny's fear of flying insects is disproportionate to the actual threat posed by such insects, and it impairs his daily functioning. This indicates that he is suffering from a phobia, which is an excessive and irrational fear of a specific object or situation.

Question 3

Dr.Wellington is a psychiatrist who uses the DSM-5 to diagnose clients.The DSM-5 also provides labels such as schizophrenia and depression that can be helpful for Dr.Wellington and her clients.How can these labels be helpful?

Accepted Answer

The labels provided by the DSM-5 establish distinct diagnostic categories, which can be helpful for Dr. Wellington in developing a treatment plan that is tailored to her client's specific symptoms and needs. These labels also allow for better communication and understanding among mental health professionals. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because preconceived notions, judgment, and self-perception can potentially harm the therapeutic relationship and the client's progress.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety is a normal human emotion that arises in response to threat or danger. It can be considered realistic and understandable when its source is identifiable, such as before an important exam or presentation. However, excessive and persistent anxiety that interferes with daily functioning may be indicative of an anxiety disorder.

Question 5

Fears of snakes,thunderstorms,darkness,and water are classified as a ________ .

Accepted Answer

Fears of specific things, such as snakes, thunderstorms, darkness, and water, are classified as specific phobias. Social anxiety disorder involves fear or anxiety in social situations, and primary phobia and innate phobia are not recognized diagnostic terms.

Question 6

An irrational,persistent fear of something is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A phobia is an irrational and persistent fear of something, often leading to avoidance behavior. Mania refers to extreme excitement or enthusiasm, obsession refers to a persistent and intrusive thought or idea, and compulsion refers to a repetitive behavior or action performed to reduce anxiety. While all of these terms may be related to anxiety disorders, phobia specifically describes a fear response to a specific object or situation.

Question 7

Fear of public speaking and stage fright are both examples of ________ .

Accepted Answer

Fear of public speaking and stage fright are considered forms of social anxiety disorder, as they involve fear of social situations where one might be judged or scrutinized by others.

Question 8

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an extreme and irrational fear of a particular activity, situation, or object. Bipolar disorder, conversion disorder, and schizophrenia are not anxiety disorders.

Question 9

Arlene has an irrational fear of flying in airplanes.She is probably suffering from a ______.

Accepted Answer

Since Arlene has an irrational fear of flying in airplanes, she is most likely suffering from a phobia. A phobia is an extreme, persistent fear or aversion to a particular object, situation, or activity.

Question 10

How many axes of data are considered in a diagnosis based on the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following types of anxiety disorders is related to a history of shyness in childhood?

Accepted Answer

Social anxiety disorder is related to a history of shyness in childhood, as it involves a fear of social situations and scrutiny by others. Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are not necessarily related to shyness in childhood.

Question 12

The tendency of those studying psychopathology to start seeing themselves as suffering from the illnesses being discussed is known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

This is known as psychology student's syndrome, where students begin to think that they have the disorders they are studying. This phenomenon has been well-documented in literature.

Question 13

Free-floating anxiety refers to anxiety that is__________.

Accepted Answer

Free-floating anxiety is not related to any known or specific source. It is a general feeling of unease or nervousness that seems to have no clear cause.

Question 14

Excessive or unrealistic fearfulness and worry are characteristic of _________.

Accepted Answer

Excessive or unrealistic fearfulness and worry are characteristic of anxiety disorders. Mood disorders involve disturbances in mood or affect, dissociative neurosis involves disruptions in identity, memory, and consciousness, and amnesia involves memory loss.

Question 15

Which of the following is the most commonly diagnosed mood disorder in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder is the most commonly diagnosed mood disorder in the United States, affecting approximately 16.1 million adults each year. Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, not a mood disorder. Dysthymia is a milder form of depression, and bipolar disorder involves mood swings between depression and manic or hypomanic episodes.

Question 16

In any given year,about _________ percent of adults over the age of 18 suffer from a mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Miguel has a great job,is well educated,and has a loving family.Despite these positive aspects of his life,he experiences anxiety every day.When asked by his therapist the reason for his anxiety,he says,"I don't know why.I don't have any reason to feel anxious,yet I worry all the time." The therapist describes Miguel as having _________ anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Miguel's anxiety does not seem to be tied to any specific trigger or source, which is characteristic of free-floating anxiety. Normal or healthy anxiety would be expected in certain situations, such as before a big presentation or during a stressful event, and restricted anxiety would refer to anxiety that is limited to a specific fear or phobia.

Question 18

People who have ______ are afraid of being evaluated in some negative way by others,so they tend to avoid situations that can be embarrassing.

Accepted Answer

Social anxiety disorder is characterized by fear and avoidance of social situations due to a fear of negative evaluation by others. Agoraphobia is fear of open or public spaces, specific phobia is fear of a specific object or situation, and interactive phobia is fear of situations that involve interacting with others.

Question 19

Kaylee refuses to change in the locker room during gym class.She is afraid that someone will see her body,make fun of it,and embarrass her.As a result,Kaylee skips gym class to avoid the situation.Based on this information,it is possible that Kaylee has ________.

Accepted Answer

Kaylee's fear of being seen and humiliated by others in the locker room suggests social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia. This disorder is characterized by a persistent and intense fear of social situations that may involve scrutiny or evaluation by others. Kaylee's avoidance behavior, skipping gym class, is a common response to avoid triggering the anxiety. Specific phobia, schizophrenia, and mood disorders do not fully fit Kaylee's symptoms.

Question 20

An anxiety disorder that involves a fear of interacting with others or being in a social situation is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Social anxiety disorder is characterized by a persistent fear of social or performance situations in which the individual is exposed to unfamiliar people or potential scrutiny by others. This fear may be accompanied by physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, and blushing. It can significantly impair one's ability to function in social or occupational settings, and may require treatment such as therapy or medication.

Quiz 12: Psychological Disorders