Exam 5: Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Current research on the influence of genes on anxiety disorders suggests that ____.

Marilyn is undergoing a series of neuroimaging techniques to shed light on her anxiety disorder. The tests can determine ____.

Brain structure and genetic influences are the two main ____ factors affecting anxiety disorders.

Which childhood experience is most commonly related to the later development of panic disorder?

Dr. Vannucci says, "Some individuals have high social anxiety and interpret others' actions more negatively than other individuals; they overestimate the chances of unpleasant things happening generally. This is the background for developing a phobia." Dr. Vannucci probably supports which perspective on phobias?

Sue screams for her husband every time she sees a spider or a spider web. Even if the spider is dead, she starts to shake in terror. She often calls her husband and begs him to deal with the spider immediately. Sue finally agrees to see a therapist. Over several sessions, she views videos of people picking up spiders, then watches her therapist pick up a plastic spider in the office, and then a real spider. Finally, Sue is able to pick up a spider herself and place it outside. The therapy described is known as ____.

When Annette drives on the freeway around Los Angeles, she often experiences so much anxiety that she begins to hyperventilate and shake. Annette is experiencing ____.

Anxiety symptoms turn into an anxiety disorder when they ____.

Sharlisa suffers from OCD. What is the first step her therapist will take with her when using exposure therapy with response prevention?

When her boyfriend asks her about today's therapy session, Jamie responds, "It wasn't very fun. My therapist had me sit right next to her trash can, which was brimming full of garbage and half-eaten food. I could almost see the germs jumping right out at me. Now she wants me to touch something I think is contaminated at least once a day every day this week." Jamie has probably been diagnosed with ____ and is being treated using ____.

Which phobia is easiest to eliminate?

Larry is so afraid of being alone in public places that he cannot bring himself to leave his house. The mere thought of leaving produces overwhelming panic. Larry probably suffers from ____.

Anxiety disorders ____.

What role does inheritance play in the development of anxiety disorders?

Shane is ready to break up with Kayla. He is extremely frustrated with her and does not know what to do. One of his favorite activities is to eat out and try new restaurants. Kayla, however, hates eating in restaurants. She has told Shane that she loses her appetite at the mere thought of having to eat out. When he pushed her for an explanation, Kayla explained that she is afraid that she might spill something on herself or do something equally foolish in front of other people. Even though she knows how frustrated Shane is with her, Kayla cannot bring herself to act any differently. What diagnosis would be most appropriate for Kayla's fears?

How do cultural dimensions affect the expression of anxiety disorders?

The fact that some people fear using public restrooms and eating in public places diminishes the capacity for which explanation to account for all phobias?

Julie suffers from agoraphobia. Her therapist urges her to take longer and longer walks outside the home with the therapist. What kind of therapy is Julie receiving?

Most people who suffer from social anxiety disorder ____.

Dr. Duran is a cognitive-behavioral therapist. When treating patients with anxiety disorders, he is most likely to focus on ____.