Question 1

A procedure used to treat social anxiety disorder that forces the client to face his or her dreaded social situation until the fear subsides is:

Accepted Answer

Exposure therapy is a treatment used for anxiety disorders, in which the client is gradually exposed to the feared stimulus or situation under controlled conditions until the fear subsides. This procedure is often used in the treatment of social anxiety disorder, in which the client is gradually exposed to social situations that trigger anxiety, such as meeting new people, public speaking or attending social events, until the anxiety diminishes.

Question 2

A person attempts to eliminate unwanted thoughts by thinking or behaving in ways that put matters right internally.They are trying to ____ the thoughts.

Accepted Answer

Neutralizing thoughts involves attempting to counteract or cancel out unwanted thoughts, often through specific behaviors or mental processes.

Question 3

As part of desensitization training,a phobic person is taken to a snake-handling convention to confront snakes.This is an example of what kind of technique?

Accepted Answer

The in vivo technique involves real-life exposure to the feared object or situation, in this case, handling snakes at a convention.

Question 4

Danique is never sure of the right thing to do.She married Anthony and has wondered for hours every day for years if that was the right decision.She is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

Danique's constant wondering if marrying Anthony was the right decision is an example of obsessive doubts, as she persistently questions her decision.

Question 5

An exposure technique in which the therapist confronts the feared object or situation while the fearful person observes is called:

Accepted Answer

Modeling is a technique where the therapist demonstrates how to interact with the feared object or situation, allowing the client to observe and learn how to cope with their fear without direct exposure.

Question 6

Drew is terrified of the snakes that his 8-year-old son brings home as pets.During his therapy,his therapist demonstrated how to handle snakes.This is a form of therapy based on:

Accepted Answer

Modeling is a therapeutic technique where the therapist demonstrates a behavior for the client to observe and learn from, in this case, handling snakes.

Question 7

Benzodiazepines are believed to be effective in treating generalized anxiety disorder because they mimic the effect of what neurotransmitter at certain receptor sites in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines enhance the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) at the GABA-A receptor, which has a calming effect on the brain and is effective in treating anxiety.

Question 8

A phobic person is exposed to computer graphics that simulate real-world situations.This is an example of the _____ technique.

Accepted Answer

Virtual reality is a technique that involves exposing a person to simulated situations or environments using computer graphics. It is commonly used in therapy to treat various phobias and anxiety disorders.

Question 9

Which statement MOST accurately reflects current research findings regarding phobias?

Accepted Answer

Current research suggests that phobias may be a result of classical conditioning, but other factors such as genetics, evolutionary factors, and learning by observation may also play a role. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that phobias are always, almost always, or ordinarily a result of classical conditioning.

Question 10

People who experience a positive event,get excited,breathe harder,and have an increased heart rate,and subsequently interpret the symptoms as a heart attack,are experiencing what cognitive theorists call:

Accepted Answer

Anxiety sensitivity refers to the tendency to misinterpret physical symptoms of anxiety as dangerous, such as interpreting increased heart rate and breathing as signs of a heart attack.

Question 11

For an antidepressant to be effective against obsessive-compulsive disorder,it must:

Accepted Answer

Antidepressants that increase serotonin activity, specifically selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have been shown to be effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder by reducing the symptoms of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

Question 12

A person asks,"What's the MOST effective treatment for social anxiety disorder?" What is the BEST research-based answer?

Accepted Answer

According to research, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment for social anxiety disorder. CBT can result in significant symptom reduction that lasts longer than medication. Therefore, the best option is D - the best psychotherapy (CBT) eliminates symptoms as fast as, and longer than, the best drug therapy.

Question 13

Which is an example of a specific social anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Fear of public speaking is a specific social anxiety as it involves anxiety related to a particular social situation.

Question 14

Which statement is TRUE regarding the use of mindfulness-based therapy?

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness-based therapy has been used to treat a wide range of disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder. It has gained popularity in recent years and many therapists now support its use in therapy applications. Resistance to its use has decreased as more research has shown its efficacy in treating a variety of mental health conditions.

Question 15

The avoidance theory of generalized anxiety disorder suggests that worrying:

Accepted Answer

The avoidance theory of generalized anxiety disorder posits that worrying serves as a cognitive strategy to reduce bodily arousal associated with anxiety, by keeping the mind engaged in less emotionally charged, cognitive activity rather than focusing on more distressing emotional content.

Question 16

The MOST common mental disorders in the United States are:

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental disorders in the United States, affecting a significant portion of the population at some point in their lives.

Question 17

If a person criticized everything he did,always looking for flaws,and never could measure up to his own personal standards,he would be exhibiting what Rogers called:

Accepted Answer

Conditions of worth refer to the internalized standards and expectations that a person feels they must meet to be valued or accepted, often leading to self-criticism and feelings of inadequacy.

Question 18

An example of a meta-worry is demonstrated by someone who:

Accepted Answer

A meta-worry involves worrying about the act of worrying itself, which is demonstrated in option D.

Question 19

A psychologist believes that her client has a generalized anxiety disorder due to a lack of unconditional positive regard as a child and as a result has developed conditions of worth.The psychologist is following which theory?

Accepted Answer

Rogers' client-centered theory emphasizes the importance of unconditional positive regard and how its absence can lead to conditions of worth, affecting an individual's self-concept and potentially leading to issues like anxiety.

Question 20

Which disorder is characterized by severe,persistent,and irrational anxiety about social or performance situations in which the person may face scrutiny by others and possibly feel embarrassment?

Accepted Answer

Social anxiety disorder is characterized by intense fear and anxiety in social situations where one might be judged or embarrassed.

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