Anxiety Disorders

Question 1

this diagnostic class is characterized by excessive fear and anxiety and related behavioral disturbances

Answer 1

anxiety disorders

Question 2

what is the best differentiation for anxiety disorders?

Answer 2

the types of situations feared or avoided and
content of associated thoughts or beliefs

Question 3

what is the difference between transient fear or anxiety vs anxiety disorders?

Answer 3

Transient fear or anxiety = often stress-induced and temporary

Anxiety disorder = persistent, usually 6 months or more

Question 4

this disorder is characterized by a persistent and excessive anxiety and worry about various domains which are difficult to control in addition to physical symptoms such as restlessness, easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension and sleep disturbance

Answer 4

generalized anxiety disorder

Question 4

this disorder is characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks and persistently worried of having more panic attacks which may cause maladaptive behaviors

Answer 4

panic disorder

Question 5

this disorder is characterized by fear, anxiety or avoidance of circumscribed objects or situations that is out of proportion to actual risk

Answer 5

specific phobia

Question 5

this disorder is characterized by fear and anxiety of “unsafe” situations (e.g. public transportation, open spaces, enclosed places, standing in line or being in a crowd, being outside home alone) where panic-like symptoms may occur and help or escape is unlikely

FEAR NEEDS TO BE PRESENT IN TWO (OR MORE) SITUATIONS

Answer 5

Agoraphobia

Question 6

what are the subtypes of specific phobia?

Answer 6

animal, natural environment, blood-injection-injury, situational, other

Question 7

this disorder is characterized by fear, anxiety or avoidance of social interactions and situations where scrutiny is possible in addition to cognitive ideation of being negatively evaluated or offending others

Answer 7

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Question 8

this disorder is characterized by consistent FAILURE TO SPEAK in social situations even though individual speaks in other situations which leads to significant consequences on achievement or interferes social communication (usually diagnosed in addition to social anxiety disorder)

Duration: AT LEAST 1 MONTH

Answer 8

Selective Mutism

Question 8

this disorder is characterized by fear or anxiety about developmentally inappropriate separation from attachment figures; nightmares and physical symptoms may be present

Answer 8

separation anxiety disorder

Question 9

this term refers to the sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort lasting minutes to hours that triggers uncomfortable physical sensations.

Answer 9

panic attack (specifier)

Question 9

this term refers to a type of exposure where individuals directly confront their fears in real-life situations.

Answer 9

in vivo exposure

Question 10

what disorders are present in the 5TH DIAGNOSTIC CLASS, Anxiety Disorders?

Answer 10

1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
2. Selective Mutism
3. Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
4. Specific Phobia
5. Panic Disorder
6. Agoraphobia
7. Separation Anxiety Disorder
8. Panic Attack (specifier)