Question 1

Define agoraphobia and discuss fully how and why it develops.In your answer,include gender differences in the development of this disorder and explain what is meant by interoceptive avoidance.

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Question 2

Discuss the genetic factors involved in anxiety disorders.Cite current research into the neurobiology of anxiety and panic and the role of the CRF system and other brain circuits.

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Question 3

Explain the treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)called exposure and ritual prevention.What types of drugs are used to treat OCD,and how effective are these treatments?

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Question 4

Compare and contrast obsessive-compulsive disorder with the other anxiety disorders.Define the terms "obsession" and "compulsion" and give examples.Explain how they are related to each other (i.e.,why and how compulsions often develop after obsessional thinking develops).

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Question 5

Define social phobia.Explain how social phobia differs from "normal" shyness.Using illustrative examples,describe how social anxiety impairs functioning.What types of treatments are effective for social phobia?

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Question 6

Define generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).Compare and contrast GAD with phobic disorders,noting how avoidance behaviour is manifested differently in each.

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Question 7

Discuss panic disorder,including symptoms and causes.Explain the concepts of biological vulnerability and generalized psychological vulnerability and their contributions to the development of this disorder.

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Question 8

Why is anxiety termed "a future-oriented mood state," and fear an "alarm reaction to actual present danger"? Discuss biological and psychological similarities and differences between these emotional events.

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Question 9

Mark has a preoccupation with his hair.Although his hair has not changed at all,he is convinced that he has begun going bald.He checks his hair frequently throughout the day and insists on wearing a hat at all times.Both his career and his social life have been affected by his insisting on wearing a hat and avoid direct sunlight and wind.What disorder does Mark MOST likely have?

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Mark's preoccupation with his hair and constant checking suggest body dysmorphic disorder, which is a mental disorder characterized by an obsessive concern with one's perceived physical flaws or imperfections. The fact that his career and social life have been affected also point towards body dysmorphic disorder, as individuals suffering from this disorder may avoid social situations due to their preoccupation with their appearance. Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape may be difficult, while obsessive-compulsive disorder involves obsessions (recurring thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors). Somatic symptom disorder involves excessive and disproportionate anxiety about physical symptoms.

Question 10

Discuss the criteria for a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)and distinguish it from acute stress disorder.What is the significance of biological vulnerability in the development of PTSD? What is the best approach to treating PTSD?

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Question 11

Micah's doctor notices that Micah has no eyelashes.The doctor questions Micah about this and Micah admits that he sometimes has an irresistible urge to pull out his body hair.Micah's doctor MOST likely suspects that Micah has:

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Trichotillomania is a disorder characterized by the recurring urge to pull out one's own hair, resulting in hair loss and sometimes noticeable baldness. In Micah's case, his doctor noticed that he had no eyelashes, which could be indicative of trichotillomania. Somatic symptom disorder involves excessive focus on physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation. Body dysmorphic disorder involves a preoccupation with imagined or minor defects in one's appearance. Excoriation disorder involves recurrent skin picking.

Question 12

Aileen has twelve pet cats and takes good care of them.All the cats healthy and receive regular vet care.Donna also has twelve cats (and would happily accept more),but her cats live in unsanitary conditions and some are not very healthy.If interviewed,what would likely be a distinct difference between Aileen and Donna?

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Question 13

Identify and give illustrative examples of the five subtypes of specific phobia.Discuss the differences between situational phobia and agoraphobia.Also discuss the differences between separation anxiety and school phobia.What are the specific factors involved in the development of a phobia?

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Quiz 5: Anxiety,Trauma-Related,and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders