Question 1

The non-associative model of phobias claims that

Accepted Answer

A) evolution endowed humans not to respond fearfully to any kind of stimulus and that learning was necessary for very specific phobias to develop. 
B) evolution endowed humans to respond fearfully to a select group of stimuli but that learning is necessary to develop the phobia. 
C) evolution endowed humans to respond fearfully to a select group of stimuli but that learning is not necessary to develop the phobia. 
D) evolution endowed humans to respond fearfully to any kind of stimuli but that personal experience was necessary for a phobia to develop. 
E) evolution endowed humans not to respond fearfully to any kind of stimuli and that personal experience is necessary for a phobia to develop. 
A) evolution endowed humans not to respond fearfully to any kind of stimulus and that learning was necessary for very specific phobias to develop. 
B) evolution endowed humans to respond fearfully to a select group of stimuli but that learning is necessary to develop the phobia. 
C) evolution endowed humans to respond fearfully to a select group of stimuli but that learning is not necessary to develop the phobia. 
D) evolution endowed humans to respond fearfully to any kind of stimuli but that personal experience was necessary for a phobia to develop. 
E) evolution endowed humans not to respond fearfully to any kind of stimuli and that personal experience is necessary for a phobia to develop. C

Question 2

__________ treatments for anxiety and anxiety-related disorders tend to have lower relapse rates.

Accepted Answer

A) Pharmacological 
B) Cognitive-behavioural 
C) Humanistic 
D) Existential 
E) Psychoanalytic 
A) Pharmacological 
B) Cognitive-behavioural 
C) Humanistic 
D) Existential 
E) Psychoanalytic B

Question 3

Specific parenting behaviours and styles have been associated with increased risk of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true of panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) It afflicts more males than females. 
B) People having panic attacks often feel they are having a heart attack. 
C) The average age of onset is 25 years. 
D) It is often underdiagnosed by heath care professionals. 
E) It is often comorbid with other mental disorders. 
A) It afflicts more males than females. 
B) People having panic attacks often feel they are having a heart attack. 
C) The average age of onset is 25 years. 
D) It is often underdiagnosed by heath care professionals. 
E) It is often comorbid with other mental disorders.

Question 5

Most neuropsychological models of OCD implicate the following brain area:

Accepted Answer

A) frontal cortex 
B) cerebellum 
C) occipital lobe 
D) spinal cord 
E) hippocampus 
A) frontal cortex 
B) cerebellum 
C) occipital lobe 
D) spinal cord 
E) hippocampus

Question 6

Though panic attacks can occur in a variety of other disorders,in panic disorder they occur

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A) more intensely. 
B) predictably. 
C) for longer periods of time. 
D) more frequently. 
E) spontaneously. 
A) more intensely. 
B) predictably. 
C) for longer periods of time. 
D) more frequently. 
E) spontaneously.

Question 7

Briefly define obsessions and compulsions as they relate to obsessive-compulsive disorder.Provide two examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Obsessions: thoughts,images or urges tha

Question 8

Several researchers have examined the role of neurotransmitters and neuroanatomy in anxiety.Briefly discuss the role of one brain region and one neurotransmitter that have been studied.

Accepted Answer

Amygdala: principal brain region involve

Question 9

Research comparing OCD and BDD has found that

Accepted Answer

A) there is low co-occurrence between the two in families. 
B) BDD is actually a subtype of OCD. 
C) OCD is associated with greater suicidal ideation. 
D) OCD confers higher risk for substance use. 
E) BDD is associated with more delusions. 
A) there is low co-occurrence between the two in families. 
B) BDD is actually a subtype of OCD. 
C) OCD is associated with greater suicidal ideation. 
D) OCD confers higher risk for substance use. 
E) BDD is associated with more delusions.

Question 10

Anxiety is distinguished from fear and panic because of the emphasis on __________.

Accepted Answer

A) fighting 
B) the present 
C) the past 
D) the future 
E) fleeing 
A) fighting 
B) the present 
C) the past 
D) the future 
E) fleeing

Question 11

To qualify for a diagnosis of PTSD the individual must display symptoms for longer than _______ following a traumatic event.

Accepted Answer

A) one year 
B) 1 month 
C) 3 months 
D) 6 months 
E) five years 
A) one year 
B) 1 month 
C) 3 months 
D) 6 months 
E) five years

Question 12

Research found that 92% of an adult sample of individuals with ____ were bullied or severely teased during childhood;this was at least twice as frequent as for __________ or __________

Accepted Answer

A) social anxiety disorder;OCD;panic disorder 
B) panic disorder;OCD;social anxiety disorder 
C) social anxiety disorder;specific phobia;PTSD 
D) specific phobia;social anxiety disorder;OCD 
E) anxiety disorders;depression;bipolar mood disorders 
A) social anxiety disorder;OCD;panic disorder 
B) panic disorder;OCD;social anxiety disorder 
C) social anxiety disorder;specific phobia;PTSD 
D) specific phobia;social anxiety disorder;OCD 
E) anxiety disorders;depression;bipolar mood disorders

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding the memory of individuals with OCD who experience persistent doubting:

Accepted Answer

A) Research has confirmed that individuals with OCD have memory deficits. 
B) Research has confirmed that individuals with OCD have superior memory relative to people without OCD. 
C) Research has confirmed that individuals with OCD are affected by poor memory confidence. 
D) Research has confirmed that individuals with OCD suffer from brief episodes of amnesia. 
E) Research has confirmed that individuals with OCD typically have trouble remembering childhood events. 
A) Research has confirmed that individuals with OCD have memory deficits. 
B) Research has confirmed that individuals with OCD have superior memory relative to people without OCD. 
C) Research has confirmed that individuals with OCD are affected by poor memory confidence. 
D) Research has confirmed that individuals with OCD suffer from brief episodes of amnesia. 
E) Research has confirmed that individuals with OCD typically have trouble remembering childhood events.

Question 14

Family studies indicate that up to 50% of those suffering from anxiety and anxiety- related disorders have an immediate family member who also suffers from one as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research has shown:

Accepted Answer

A) that anxiety disorders appear to be unique to large urban environments. 
B) that psychological explanations for anxiety disorders are common around the world. 
C) that the DSM-5 anxiety disorders are expressed the same way around the world. 
D) that in some cultures,heat in the chest is reported as part of the experience of anxiety. 
E) that the DSM-5 does not acknowledge culturally-unique expressions of anxiety. 
A) that anxiety disorders appear to be unique to large urban environments. 
B) that psychological explanations for anxiety disorders are common around the world. 
C) that the DSM-5 anxiety disorders are expressed the same way around the world. 
D) that in some cultures,heat in the chest is reported as part of the experience of anxiety. 
E) that the DSM-5 does not acknowledge culturally-unique expressions of anxiety.

Question 16

According to the Dugas,Gagnon,Ladouceur,and Freeston (1998)model of generalized anxiety disorder,which of the following is one of the key elements underlying the disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) excessive amounts of catecholamines. 
B) intolerance of uncertainty. 
C) thought-action fusion. 
D) poor interpersonal relations. 
E) catastrophic misinterpretation of bodily arousal. 
A) excessive amounts of catecholamines. 
B) intolerance of uncertainty. 
C) thought-action fusion. 
D) poor interpersonal relations. 
E) catastrophic misinterpretation of bodily arousal.

Question 17

The onset of panic disorder is typically

Accepted Answer

A) around childhood. 
B) around late adolescence or young adulthood. 
C) near late adulthood. 
D) early to middle adulthood. 
E) variable. 
A) around childhood. 
B) around late adolescence or young adulthood. 
C) near late adulthood. 
D) early to middle adulthood. 
E) variable.

Question 18

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with generalized anxiety disorder in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A) muscle tension 
B) sleep disturbance 
C) irritability 
D) fear of losing control or going crazy 
E) restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge 
A) muscle tension 
B) sleep disturbance 
C) irritability 
D) fear of losing control or going crazy 
E) restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge

Question 19

__________ has a prevalence rate comparable to unipolar depression.

Accepted Answer

A) Social anxiety disorder 
B) PTSD 
C) Generalized anxiety disorder 
D) OCD 
E) Panic disorder 
A) Social anxiety disorder 
B) PTSD 
C) Generalized anxiety disorder 
D) OCD 
E) Panic disorder

Question 20

In an experiment,students were asked to complete the sentence,"I hope _____ is in a car accident" by inserting a friend's name in the blank space and imagining that the situation had occurred.The finding was that the participants engaged in action to cancel the effects of writing the sentence.This was a demonstration of:

Accepted Answer

A) thought action fusion. 
B) intolerance of uncertainty. 
C) obsessions. 
D) fear of negative evaluation. 
E) positive beliefs about worry. 
A) thought action fusion. 
B) intolerance of uncertainty. 
C) obsessions. 
D) fear of negative evaluation. 
E) positive beliefs about worry.

The non-associative model of phobias claims that

__________ treatments for anxiety and anxiety-related disorders tend to have lower relapse rates.

Specific parenting behaviours and styles have been associated with increased risk of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders.

Which of the following is NOT true of panic disorder?

Most neuropsychological models of OCD implicate the following brain area:

Though panic attacks can occur in a variety of other disorders,in panic disorder they occur

Briefly define obsessions and compulsions as they relate to obsessive-compulsive disorder.Provide two examples of each.

Several researchers have examined the role of neurotransmitters and neuroanatomy in anxiety.Briefly discuss the role of one brain region and one neurotransmitter that have been studied.

Research comparing OCD and BDD has found that

Anxiety is distinguished from fear and panic because of the emphasis on __________.

To qualify for a diagnosis of PTSD the individual must display symptoms for longer than _______ following a traumatic event.

Research found that 92% of an adult sample of individuals with were bullied or severely teased during childhood;this was at least twice as frequent as for or ____

Which of the following is true regarding the memory of individuals with OCD who experience persistent doubting:

Family studies indicate that up to 50% of those suffering from anxiety and anxiety- related disorders have an immediate family member who also suffers from one as well.

Research has shown:

According to the Dugas,Gagnon,Ladouceur,and Freeston (1998)model of generalized anxiety disorder,which of the following is one of the key elements underlying the disorder?

The onset of panic disorder is typically

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with generalized anxiety disorder in the DSM-5?

__________ has a prevalence rate comparable to unipolar depression.

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Exam 5: Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

The non-associative model of phobias claims that

__________ treatments for anxiety and anxiety-related disorders tend to have lower relapse rates.

Specific parenting behaviours and styles have been associated with increased risk of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders.

Which of the following is NOT true of panic disorder?

Most neuropsychological models of OCD implicate the following brain area:

Though panic attacks can occur in a variety of other disorders,in panic disorder they occur

Briefly define obsessions and compulsions as they relate to obsessive-compulsive disorder.Provide two examples of each.

Several researchers have examined the role of neurotransmitters and neuroanatomy in anxiety.Briefly discuss the role of one brain region and one neurotransmitter that have been studied.

Research comparing OCD and BDD has found that

Anxiety is distinguished from fear and panic because of the emphasis on __________.

To qualify for a diagnosis of PTSD the individual must display symptoms for longer than _______ following a traumatic event.

Research found that 92% of an adult sample of individuals with ____ were bullied or severely teased during childhood;this was at least twice as frequent as for __________ or __________

Which of the following is true regarding the memory of individuals with OCD who experience persistent doubting:

Family studies indicate that up to 50% of those suffering from anxiety and anxiety- related disorders have an immediate family member who also suffers from one as well.

Research has shown:

According to the Dugas,Gagnon,Ladouceur,and Freeston (1998)model of generalized anxiety disorder,which of the following is one of the key elements underlying the disorder?

The onset of panic disorder is typically

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with generalized anxiety disorder in the DSM-5?

__________ has a prevalence rate comparable to unipolar depression.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Research found that 92% of an adult sample of individuals with were bullied or severely teased during childhood;this was at least twice as frequent as for or ____