Final Exam Flashcards
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When counseling anxiety, the layers beneath the surface are explored to identify the reason behind the behaviors. Which of the following is not a layer?
Stress
Excessive Perspiration, hyperawareness, and overactivity are examples of…
possible symptoms of anxiety
What are the three steps of CBT when dealing with anxiety?
- Identify negative thoughts
- Challenge your negative thoughts
- Replace your negative thoughts with realistic thoughts
After challenging negative thoughts of anxiety, what do you replace the negative thoughts with?
Realistic thoughts
What hormone powers anxiety?
Cortisol
What does the hormone Cortisol do for the body?
Regulates metabolism, blood pressure, etc.
What anxiety disorder is defined as an “irrational fear”?
Phobia
What anxiety disorder is defined as a “state of extreme fear that cannot be controlled”?
Panic disorder
_______ is the most common mind-altering substance used during adolescence.
Alcohol
Youth drug use is typically a ______ activity.
Anger
Emotional prejudice is a strong predictor of ___________?
Intergroup discrimination
Why is forgiveness important?
It frees the forgiver
In order for a therapy to be “cognitive-behavioral,” it must be based on the idea that…
Cognitions lead to behavioral change
Is the idea that desired emotional regulation may be effected through behavioral change, a proposition held by all cognitive-behavioral therapies?
No
What are some propositions held by all cognitive-behavioral therapies?
- Cognitive activity affects behavior
- Cognitive activity may be monitored and altered
- Desired behavior change may be effected through cognitive change
What are the action steps for anxiety therapy?
- Move forward
- Develop relationships
- Help client change thought patterns
Should you rush your client to get better as quickly as possible?
NO, NEVER!!!
What’s the “perfect day” exercise?
Ask the client to imagine a day without their problems
Is a lowered heart rate a symptom of anxiety?
No
Obsessive thoughts, overactivity, and excessive perspiration are examples of…
Anxiety symptoms
Recent evidence suggests that at least some phobias are closely associated with the emotion of:
Disgust
According to conditioning theory incubation is a phenomenon that should lead to:
Extinction
Panic disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and PTSD are examples of:
Types of anxiety disorders
Is substance use disorder a type of anxiety disorder?
No