Question 1

Features of anxiety that include worrying, fear of the worst things happening, fear of losing control, nervousness, and an inability to relax, are called ______ features.

Accepted Answer

The features described are all subjective experiences and perceptions, meaning they are felt inwardly by the individual experiencing anxiety. Objective features would be observable and measurable by others, such as increased heart rate or sweating. Physical features would refer specifically to bodily sensations such as muscle tension or stomach discomfort. Psychosomatic features would describe the physical symptoms produced by psychological factors.

Question 2

Disorders that are characterized by nervousness, fears, worrying, feelings of foreboding, perspiration, rapid heartbeat, muscle tension, trembling, and shakiness are called ______.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms listed are all common in anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation, psychotic disorders involve a break from reality, and personality disorders involve persistent and maladaptive patterns of behavior and thoughts.

Question 3

Shelly has intense, irrational fears of snakes. She is suffering from ______.

Accepted Answer

Shelly's fear of snakes is a specific phobia, which is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by intense, irrational fear of specific objects or situations. Agoraphobia is fear or anxiety about being in situations where escape might be difficult or embarrassing, while social phobia involves fear or anxiety about being humiliated, embarrassed, or judged by others. Panic disorder is characterized by recurrent panic attacks.

Question 4

The avoidance of situations or cues associated with the source of anxiety is a ______ feature of anxiety.

Accepted Answer

The avoidance of situations or cues associated with the source of anxiety is a behavioral feature of anxiety, as it involves a person's actions or behaviors. The other choices (subjective, objective, and physical) do not fully capture this aspect of anxiety.

Question 5

Shelly has intense speech anxiety and stage fright. She is suffering from ______.

Accepted Answer

Shelly's fear is specifically related to social situations involving public speaking and being on stage, which is a classic symptom of social phobia. A simple phobia would involve a specific object or situation, such as spiders or flying, and agoraphobia involves fear of being in situations where escape may be difficult or embarrassing. Panic disorder involves experiencing panic attacks, which may or may not be related to specific triggers.

Question 6

Shelly has an irrational fear of enclosed or confined spaces. Her fear is best described as ______.

Accepted Answer

Claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed or confined spaces.

Question 7

Currently anxiety disorders affect about ______ percent of adults in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorders affect about 20 percent of adults in the United States, making them one of the most common mental health conditions in the country.

Question 8

Shelly has intense, irrational fears of heights. She is suffering from a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

Shelly's fear of heights is a specific and intense phobia. Option A, agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape may be difficult or embarrassing. Option B, panic disorder involves recurrent panic attacks. Option C, social phobia involves a fear of social situations or performance situations where one may be scrutinized by others.

Question 9

An irrational, excessive fear of public scrutiny is ______.

Accepted Answer

Social anxiety disorder is characterized by an irrational fear of social situations, including a fear of being scrutinized or judged by others in public settings. Agoraphobia is a fear of open spaces or situations in which escape might be difficult, while generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about a variety of issues. Panic disorder involves sudden and unexpected panic attacks.

Question 10

An emotional state that is characterized by worrying, fear of the worst things happening, fear of losing control, inability to relax, trembling, and avoidance is ______.

Accepted Answer

The emotional state described in the question is classic symptoms of anxiety, therefore the correct choice is D. Depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. Hysteria refers to an exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or behavior. Pressure refers to stress or demands placed on an individual.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Conversion disorder is not an anxiety disorder, but rather a somatic symptom disorder characterized by physical symptoms that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition.

Question 12

Physical features of anxiety reflect arousal of the ______ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as increased heart rate, sweating, and muscle tension.

Question 13

Persistent, irrational fears of a specific object or situation is ______.

Accepted Answer

Persistent, irrational fears of a specific object or situation is known as a specific phobia. Agoraphobia is a fear of being in places where escape might be difficult, while social phobia involves a fear of social situations. Panic disorder is characterized by sudden, intense panic attacks.

Question 14

An irrational, excessive fear of public scrutiny is ______.

Accepted Answer

The fear of public scrutiny falls under social phobia. Social phobia is a subtype of anxiety disorder where an individual experiences irrational fear and anxiety related to social situations and interactions. This fear is excessive and persistent, leading to avoidance or endurance of the feared situation with intense distress.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major features of anxiety?

Accepted Answer

The three major features of anxiety are subjective features (such as feelings of tension or apprehension), behavioral features (such as avoidance or compulsions), and physical features (such as sweating or increased heart rate). Objective features are not considered a major feature of anxiety, and may not be directly related to the experience of anxiety itself.

Question 16

Symptoms such as sweating, a pounding or racing heart, elevated blood pressure, and faintness are ______features of anxiety.

Accepted Answer

These symptoms are physical manifestations of anxiety, and thus fall under the category of physical features.

Question 17

Shelly has an irrational fear of heights. Her fear is best described as ______.

Accepted Answer

Shelly's fear of heights is referred to as acrophobia. Agoraphobia is the fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or embarrassing. Claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed or narrow spaces. Hydrophobia is the fear of water.

Question 18

Excessive, irrational, and inappropriate fear of an object or situation, which often leads to avoidance of the feared object or situation, is ______.

Accepted Answer

The description matches the symptoms of a phobia, which is an anxiety disorder characterized by a persistent and excessive fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that is in reality not harmful or dangerous. The fear can be so overwhelming that it interferes with the person's daily life and activities. Avoidance behavior is a hallmark of phobias as it provides temporary relief from the anxiety but reinforces the fear in the long run. A phobia is not a normal response to a particular situation or object and goes beyond the bounds of reason.

Question 19

Kate has an irrational fear of heights that is so severe she cannot even look down from the top of a flight of stairs without experiencing dizziness and anxiety. Kate would appear to have ______.

Accepted Answer

Kate's fear of heights is described as being severe, to the point where it causes dizziness and anxiety even when standing on a flight of stairs. This is a characteristic symptom of a phobia, which is an intense and persistent fear of a specific object or situation. An adjustment disorder is a short-term emotional response to a stressful event, which does not seem to fit Kate's experience. Panic disorder involves unexpected and recurrent panic attacks, which are not mentioned in the scenario. Dissociative fugue is a rare dissociative disorder characterized by amnesia and wandering away from everyday life, which is not relevant to Kate's situation.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania, and is not classified as an anxiety disorder. Traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and phobias are all classified as anxiety disorders.

Quiz 8: Adolescent and Adult Development: Going Through Changes

Features of anxiety that include worrying, fear of the worst things happening, fear of losing control, nervousness, and an inability to relax, are called ______ features.

Disorders that are characterized by nervousness, fears, worrying, feelings of foreboding, perspiration, rapid heartbeat, muscle tension, trembling, and shakiness are called ______.

Shelly has intense, irrational fears of snakes. She is suffering from ______.

The avoidance of situations or cues associated with the source of anxiety is a ______ feature of anxiety.

Shelly has intense speech anxiety and stage fright. She is suffering from ______.

Shelly has an irrational fear of enclosed or confined spaces. Her fear is best described as ______.

Currently anxiety disorders affect about ______ percent of adults in the United States.

Shelly has intense, irrational fears of heights. She is suffering from a(n) ______.

An irrational, excessive fear of public scrutiny is ______.

An emotional state that is characterized by worrying, fear of the worst things happening, fear of losing control, inability to relax, trembling, and avoidance is ______.

Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?

Physical features of anxiety reflect arousal of the ______ nervous system.

Persistent, irrational fears of a specific object or situation is ______.

An irrational, excessive fear of public scrutiny is ______.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major features of anxiety?

Symptoms such as sweating, a pounding or racing heart, elevated blood pressure, and faintness are ______features of anxiety.

Shelly has an irrational fear of heights. Her fear is best described as ______.

Excessive, irrational, and inappropriate fear of an object or situation, which often leads to avoidance of the feared object or situation, is ______.

Kate has an irrational fear of heights that is so severe she cannot even look down from the top of a flight of stairs without experiencing dizziness and anxiety. Kate would appear to have ______.

Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?