ABPSYCH Practice test 2 Flashcards
When people experience severe anxiety, they A. often know it is irrational, but can’t help it B. Usually are able to just “turn-off” C. Often experience a break with reality D. don’t recognize that the feelings are in fact, anxiety
A. often know it is irrational, but can’t help it
Anxiety is thought to be a ____________ state, while fear is more ___________. A. future-oriented; immedate B. real; irrational C. Immediate; future-oriented D. Short-term; long-term
A. future-oriented; immedate
Which of the following is an accurate statement about anxiety? A. an inherited tendency can make us tense or upright B. A single gene makes us vulnerable to anxiety C. Panic disorder does not “run in families” D. Stress is a direct cause of panic disorder.
B. A single gene makes us vulnerable to anxiety
The area of the brain most often associated with anxiety is the A. Limbic system B.Occipital lobe C. hypothalamus D. Corpus Callosum
C. hypothalamus
Martha has an anxiety disorder in which she has occasional panic attacks when shopping at the mall. This type of panic attack is reffered to as A. Uncued B. Cued C. Diathesis-originated D. situationally-bound
B. Cued
studies suggest that parents can protect their child from anxiety if the A. never let them experience adversity B. teach independence by ignoring the child’s needs C. Let children explore the world and deal with the unexpected D.cope for the child as much as possible
C. Let children explore the world and deal with the unexpected
Which of the following terms is most associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? A. emotion B. Fear C. Worry D. Panic
C. Worry
People with GAD tend to worry about A. Minor things B. Physical threats C. large, extremely stressful events D. Germs and disease
A. Minor things
, the pharmacological treatment of choice has been the category of drugs known as A. SSRIs B. pain medication C. benzodiazepine D. tricyclics
C. benzodiazepine
Agoraphobia, which has come to mean “fear of going out” derives from the greek word “agora”, which means A. Travel B. Marketplace C. Home D. Safe
C. Home
People with a psychological vulnerability to panic attacks tend to ____________. normal physical sensations. A. Catastrophize B. Minimize C. Fake D. Ignore
A. Catastrophize
Manolito had a fear of riding on buses, so his mother had to drive him to school every day. Manolito’s phobia is a(n) ___________ phobia A. situational B. natural environment C. animal D. blood-injury infection
A. situational
A psychological disorder in children characterized by unrealistic and persistent worry that something will happen to their parents, which may result in refusal to leave home is called A. separation anxiety disorder B. GAD C. OCD D. School phobia
A. separation anxiety disorder
In regards to treatment of specific phobias, which of the following statements is correct? A. structured exposure-based exercises are no longer considered necessary. B. Individuals with “blood” phobias must learn to relax their muscles to keep their blood pressure high enough to prevent fainting C. Exposure-based exercises actually change brain D. Avoiding a phobic situation weakens the phobic response
B. Individuals with “blood” phobias must learn to relax their muscles to keep their blood pressure high enough to prevent fainting
A 20-year-old woman is consulting her physician due to difficulties she’s facing in college. In certain courses, she is required to present solutions and give brief talks to her classmates. During these occasions, she experiences a racing heart and shortness of breath. These episodes have caused her significant distress. Leading her to withdraw from classes that involve such tasks. She expresses a fear of embarrassing herself and avoids these situations. Remarkably, she reports no other symptoms and does not consume alcohol or drugs. Additionally, she feels comfortable around very small groups of people (two to three) without experiencing anxiety. A. Social anxiety disorder B. Acute stress disorder C. Adjustment disorder D. Avoidant personality disorder
A. Social anxiety disorder
