Exam 5: Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

V.J. suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. According to the biological perspective, he is likely to show ____.

Sam has persistent and distressing thoughts of germs; he cannot eat without washing his hands three times before and three times after every meal. Although his hands are raw from the washings, he is overwhelmed with anxiety if he doesn't wash using this method. Sam's problems illustrate ____.

Which statement about the prevalence of panic attacks and panic disorder is accurate ?

A behavioral therapist would explain the agoraphobic's fear of leaving the house as a(n) ____.

Dr. Fried believes that it is easier for humans to learn fears for which we are physiologically predisposed, such as fear of heights or snakes. She accepts which view of the development of fear reactions?

Dr. Chan successfully treats his clients for obsessive compulsive disorders. For many of his clients, he is likely to prescribe which medication?

A therapist using a transdiagnostic treatment approach will provide ____.

The case of Little Albert is used by behaviorists to explain ____.

Momoko is Japanese. Because she suffers from Taijin Kyofusho , we would expect her to fear ____.

Which area of the brain alerts the other brain structures when a threat is present?

Wanda is obsessed with thinking about washing her hands and cannot stop these intrusive thoughts. This demonstrates which cognitive characteristic of OCD?

Melissa's therapist encourages her to interpret her emotional and physical tension as "normal anxiety" and to redirect her attention from herself to others in social situations. The therapist is using which behavioral treatment?

A strong, persistent, and unwarranted fear of some specific object or situation is referred to as ____.

Contrast the medical and cognitive forms of therapy for panic disorder, being sure to address the issue of internal factors and self-efficacy. Which treatments are most effective in the long run?

GAD is most likely to occur among which group?

Dr. Swensen says this about treating phobias: "Treatment should involve positive coping statements. It should also involve convincing clients to avoid medication, and to instead, rely on the psychodynamic approach of systematic desensitization. These types of approaches like this have higher success rates than treatments that rely on antidepressants." What portion of Dr. Swensen's statement is accurate ?

Research indicates a genetic, psychological, social, and sociocultural components in the development of phobias. This statement suggests that ____.

Anxiety disorders often have co-occurring disorders. One of the most likely is ____.

Which neurotransmitter appears to have the greatest influence on mood and anxiety disorders?

Dr. Nakamura thinks that his client might be suffering from generalized anxiety disorder. Which fact would rule out that diagnosis (make it impossible)?