Exam 5: Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders

In the DSM-5, obsessive-compulsive disorder continues to be classified as an anxiety disorder.

Lindsay has a panic disorder. Along with psychotherapy, she is likely to be prescribed ______ medication.

The term "neurosis" has been in all five editions of the DSM.

Which of the following is a difference between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and hoarding disorder?

Initially, panic attacks are triggered by a specific object or situation.

"Obsessions give rise to anxiety/distress and compulsions temporarily ______ it."

Which of the following groups has the highest lifetime rates of panic disorder?

It is normal to be anxious about some aspects of life.

A severe anxiety reaction approaching sheer terror is called a(n) ______.

Describe the theoretical explanations and treatment approaches for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Zelda visits a therapist for treatment of her anxiety. Her therapist teaches her to relax on a couch while working her way through a fear-stimulus hierarchy. Eventually, Zelda is able to Remain calm in each of the situations presented in the hierarchy. Her therapist used a Technique called ______.