Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to involve short,but intense periods of anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Panic disorder is characterized by sudden and unexpected panic attacks, which involve intense periods of anxiety, usually lasting for several minutes. This is different from obsessive-compulsive disorder, which involves persistent and intrusive thoughts or rituals, social phobia, which involves fear of social situations, and posttraumatic stress disorder, which involves persistent distress after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

Question 2

Cassandra has recently had several short but highly intense experiences in which physical anxiety suddenly overwhelms her,making her feel as if she is having a heart attack.Her symptoms are most consistent with ____.​

Accepted Answer

Cassandra's symptoms are characteristic of panic disorder, which is a type of anxiety disorder. In panic disorder, individuals experience sudden and intense episodes of fear or discomfort, often resulting in physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, sweating, and shortness of breath. This differs from generalized anxiety disorder, which involves chronic worry and fear about everyday events, and bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, which are both distinct mental illnesses with their own set of symptoms.

Question 3

At least ____ of those who are diagnosed with agoraphobia are women.​

Accepted Answer

Research studies have consistently shown that the majority of individuals with agoraphobia are women, with estimates ranging from 60% to 90%. The most commonly cited figure is that around 75% of those diagnosed with agoraphobia are female.

Question 4

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by ____.​

Accepted Answer

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by chronic, persistent, and excessive worry or anxiety about everyday situations, activities, or events. It is not typically characterized by intense panic like panic disorder, extreme mood shifts like bipolar disorder, or periods of dissociation from consciousness like dissociative disorders.

Question 5

A recurrent intrusive thought that you forgot to lock your car when you parked it this morning is an example of a(n)____.​

Accepted Answer

This is an example of an obsession, which is a recurring and persistent thought or impulse that is difficult to control and causes significant distress or anxiety. The thought may be irrational or unrealistic, but the individual may feel compelled to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) to try to alleviate the anxiety. It is not a posttraumatic stressor or a motivator.

Question 6

Phobic disorders are a type of ____.​

Accepted Answer

Phobic disorders are classified as anxiety disorders.

Question 7

What do agoraphobia,social phobia,and specific phobia all have in common?​

Accepted Answer

Agoraphobia, social phobia, and specific phobia are all types of anxiety disorders.

Question 8

Samuel has agoraphobia.This means that he has a fear of ____.​

Accepted Answer

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which a person has a fear of being in situations where escape would be difficult or impossible if they were to experience a panic attack. This can include being in open or public spaces, using public transportation, or being in crowds. It is not specifically related to closed spaces, social situations, or heights.

Question 9

Panic disorder is a type of ____.

Accepted Answer

Panic disorder is classified as an anxiety disorder, characterized by sudden and recurrent panic attacks that cause intense fear or discomfort.

Question 10

If you have experienced panic disorder,most likely,you ____.​

Accepted Answer

Panic disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, which are sudden periods of intense fear that may be accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, sweating, and trembling. Panic attacks often occur for no apparent reason or in response to a perceived threat, but individuals with panic disorder may be unable to identify a specific trigger for their attacks. Therefore, Option D is the best choice.

Question 11

Specific phobias typically begin in ____.​

Accepted Answer

Specific phobias typically begin in childhood, usually by the age of 10. While some phobias may continue into adulthood, they often develop early in life due to a traumatic experience or learned behavior.

Question 12

Obsessions are ____,while compulsions are ____.​

Accepted Answer

Obsessions are intrusive, unwanted thoughts that cause distress, while compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession.

Question 13

Fear of having another panic attack can lead to ____.​

Accepted Answer

Fear of having another panic attack can lead to agoraphobia, which is the fear of being in situations where escape may be difficult or embarrassing. Agoraphobia can lead to avoidance behavior and can greatly impact a person's daily life.

Question 14

Social anxiety disorder tends to develop in ____.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Social anxiety disorder tends to develop in...

Question 15

If you have an intensely irrational fear of being negatively evaluated by others in a social situation,you may have ____.​

Accepted Answer

The fear of being negatively evaluated by others in a social situation is a hallmark symptom of social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder. Panic disorder involves experiencing unexpected panic attacks, acrophobia involves an irrational fear of heights, and agoraphobia involves a fear of being in situations where escape may be difficult or help may not be readily available.

Question 16

About ____ of American adults have a specific phobia.​

Accepted Answer

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 9% of American adults have a specific phobia.

Question 17

In obsessive-compulsive disorder,the compulsions are designed to ____.​

Accepted Answer

The compulsions in obsessive-compulsive disorder are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that are performed to alleviate anxiety or distress caused by the obsessions. The compulsions provide temporary relief, but the relief is short-lived and the cycle continues. The other options (A, B, C) do not accurately reflect the purpose of compulsions in OCD.

Question 18

Michelle was involved in a terrible car accident in which her brother was killed.She has experienced recurrent flashbacks and nightmares since the accident.She may have ____.​

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of recurrent flashbacks and nightmares after a traumatic event are common in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Agoraphobia is characterized by a fear of being in places where escape may be difficult or embarrassing, and generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive and uncontrollable worry about a variety of everyday things. Adjustment disorder is typically a temporary reaction to a stressful life event, but does not involve the persistent symptoms seen in PTSD.

Question 19

Repetitive hand-washing in order to relieve anxiety is an example of a(n)____.​

Accepted Answer

Repetitive hand-washing as a method to relieve anxiety is a symptom of a compulsion, which is an imperative urge to carry out an action that is often repetitive and time-consuming.

Question 20

In any given year,it is estimated that ____ of Americans experience generalized anxiety disorder.​

Accepted Answer

Approximately 3% of Americans experience generalized anxiety disorder in any given year.

Quiz 13: Mental Health Disorders

Which of the following is most likely to involve short,but intense periods of anxiety?

Cassandra has recently had several short but highly intense experiences in which physical anxiety suddenly overwhelms her,making her feel as if she is having a heart attack.Her symptoms are most consistent with ____.

At least ____ of those who are diagnosed with agoraphobia are women.

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by ____.

A recurrent intrusive thought that you forgot to lock your car when you parked it this morning is an example of a(n) ____.

Phobic disorders are a type of ____.

What do agoraphobia,social phobia,and specific phobia all have in common?

Samuel has agoraphobia.This means that he has a fear of ____.

Panic disorder is a type of ____.

If you have experienced panic disorder,most likely,you ____.

Specific phobias typically begin in ____.

Obsessions are ,while compulsions are .

Fear of having another panic attack can lead to ____.

Social anxiety disorder tends to develop in ____.

If you have an intensely irrational fear of being negatively evaluated by others in a social situation,you may have ____.

About ____ of American adults have a specific phobia.

In obsessive-compulsive disorder,the compulsions are designed to ____.

Michelle was involved in a terrible car accident in which her brother was killed.She has experienced recurrent flashbacks and nightmares since the accident.She may have ____.

Repetitive hand-washing in order to relieve anxiety is an example of a(n) ____.

In any given year,it is estimated that ____ of Americans experience generalized anxiety disorder.

Quiz 13: Mental Health Disorders

Which of the following is most likely to involve short,but intense periods of anxiety?

Cassandra has recently had several short but highly intense experiences in which physical anxiety suddenly overwhelms her,making her feel as if she is having a heart attack.Her symptoms are most consistent with ____.​

At least ____ of those who are diagnosed with agoraphobia are women.​

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by ____.​

A recurrent intrusive thought that you forgot to lock your car when you parked it this morning is an example of a(n) ____.​

Phobic disorders are a type of ____.​

What do agoraphobia,social phobia,and specific phobia all have in common?​

Samuel has agoraphobia.This means that he has a fear of ____.​

Panic disorder is a type of ____.

If you have experienced panic disorder,most likely,you ____.​

Specific phobias typically begin in ____.​

Obsessions are ____,while compulsions are ____.​

Fear of having another panic attack can lead to ____.​

Social anxiety disorder tends to develop in ____.​

If you have an intensely irrational fear of being negatively evaluated by others in a social situation,you may have ____.​

About ____ of American adults have a specific phobia.​

In obsessive-compulsive disorder,the compulsions are designed to ____.​

Michelle was involved in a terrible car accident in which her brother was killed.She has experienced recurrent flashbacks and nightmares since the accident.She may have ____.​

Repetitive hand-washing in order to relieve anxiety is an example of a(n) ____.​

In any given year,it is estimated that ____ of Americans experience generalized anxiety disorder.​

Cassandra has recently had several short but highly intense experiences in which physical anxiety suddenly overwhelms her,making her feel as if she is having a heart attack.Her symptoms are most consistent with ____.

At least ____ of those who are diagnosed with agoraphobia are women.

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by ____.

A recurrent intrusive thought that you forgot to lock your car when you parked it this morning is an example of a(n) ____.

Phobic disorders are a type of ____.

What do agoraphobia,social phobia,and specific phobia all have in common?

Samuel has agoraphobia.This means that he has a fear of ____.

If you have experienced panic disorder,most likely,you ____.

Specific phobias typically begin in ____.

Obsessions are ,while compulsions are .

Fear of having another panic attack can lead to ____.

Social anxiety disorder tends to develop in ____.

If you have an intensely irrational fear of being negatively evaluated by others in a social situation,you may have ____.

About ____ of American adults have a specific phobia.

In obsessive-compulsive disorder,the compulsions are designed to ____.

Michelle was involved in a terrible car accident in which her brother was killed.She has experienced recurrent flashbacks and nightmares since the accident.She may have ____.

Repetitive hand-washing in order to relieve anxiety is an example of a(n) ____.

In any given year,it is estimated that ____ of Americans experience generalized anxiety disorder.