Question 1

Describe the nature of obsessions and compulsions in obsessive-compulsive disorder,and explain how they differ from "normal" obsessions and compulsions.Do both have to be present for the diagnosis of OCD to be made? Which typically comes first? What is their functional relationship?

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Question 2

Experts who classify mental disorders can be described informally as belonging to one of two groups.Those who argue that anxiety is a generalized condition or set of symptoms without any special subdivisions are referred to as _________ .

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Question 3

In the years since systematic desensitization was originally proposed,many different variations on this procedure have been employed.The crucial feature of the treatment involves systematic maintained __________ to the feared stimulus.

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Question 4

Laboratory research indicates that feelings of lack of __________ contribute to the onset of panic attacks among patients with panic disorder.

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Question 5

Define phobia.Describe the difference between a phobia and a normal fear.Give an example of the difference between a phobia and a normal fear.

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Question 6

Work by LeDoux and others suggests that the __________ plays a central role in circuits in the brain designed to detect danger and organize a response to it.

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Question 7

Why do some psychiatrists prefer imipramine to antianxiety drugs for the treatment of panic disorder?

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Imipramine is an antidepressant and is less likely to lead to dependence than antianxiety drugs, which can be habit-forming.

Question 8

Current evidence suggests that patients who receive both medication and psychotherapy may do better in the short run,but patients who receive only __________ behavior therapy may do better in the long run because of difficulties that can be encountered when medication is discontinued.

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Question 9

A group of mental health professionals specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders.Based on current empirical evidence,these professionals would be well advised to

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Based on current empirical evidence, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating anxiety disorders. Different anxiety disorders may have different underlying causes and symptoms, and thus require different treatment approaches. Therefore, mental health professionals specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders would be best advised to select specific treatments based on the specific symptoms and needs of their patients, rather than sticking to one mode of treatment for all disorders or using any combination of treatments without tailoring them to the individual's needs. The use of medications may also be considered, but it should be in conjunction with other forms of treatment and only when necessary, such as in cases of severe anxiety.

Question 10

Discuss the prevalence rates of anxiety disorder across life spans,comparing adults with the elderly.

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Question 11

Following up on the work started by John Bowlby,several studies have found that people with a variety of anxiety disorders are more likely to have had what type of problems as children?

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Question 12

Which of the following drugs is the first-line treatment for panic disorder and social anxiety?

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SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are the first-line treatment for panic disorder and social anxiety. They are effective and have fewer side-effects compared to other classes of drugs such as antianxiety drugs, anticonvulsants, and barbiturates.

Question 13

At a meeting of psychiatrists,you see a sign for a session titled "Antidepressant drugs: Not just for depression." A summary of the session indicates that the speaker will outline how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can be used in treating anxiety disorders.What are some reasons for using these drugs instead of antianxiety drugs?

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Antidepressant drugs, specifically selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can be used in treating anxiety disorders because they are generally safer to use and have fewer side effects compared to traditional antianxiety drugs such as benzodiazepines. SSRIs also have less potential for abuse and dependence, and can be taken long-term without the risk of tolerance. While SSRIs may not act as quickly as some antianxiety drugs, they are still effective in treating anxiety disorders and can be a preferred choice for patients who may be at risk for addiction or other complications associated with traditional antianxiety drugs.

Question 14

Compare and contrast the theoretical position of "lumpers" with that of "splitters" with regard to anxiety disorders.

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Question 15

__________ refers to an exaggerated fear of being in situations from which escape might be difficult,such as being caught in a traffic jam,on a bridge,or in a tunnel.

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Question 16

In the case of an anxiety disorder,behavior that represents an attempt to ensure the person's safety or the safety and health of a friend or family member is known as compulsive ___________ .

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Question 17

The observation that conditioned responses to fear-relevant stimuli,such as spiders and snakes,are more resistant to extinction than are those responses to fear-irrelevant stimuli,such as flowers,supports the __________ model.

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Question 18

D.M.Clark,a psychologist,suggests that panic disorder may be caused by the catastrophic __________ of bodily sensations or perceived threat.

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Question 19

The symptoms of various anxiety disorders overlap considerably.When a person meets the diagnostic criteria for more than one disorder,this is known as __________ .

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Question 20

__________ are persistent,irrational,narrowly defined fears that are associated with specific objects or situations.

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Quiz 6: Anxiety Disorders