Exam 11: Anxiety Disorders, obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Young Aedan is being taught to tell himself,"I am strong,I am calm," when he feels himself becoming anxious.This is an example of self-talk.

Dr.Schwiesow,a clinical psychologist,is utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy with a young client diagnosed with OCD.As a part of this therapy,she is encouraging her patient to spend time in a bathroom without washing her hands.This is most likely which part of CBT?

Six-year-old Hayley is afraid of being alone at night,doesn't like to be separated from her parents for long periods of time,hates thunder storms,and is afraid of witches who are "out to get her." What should Hayley's parents know about Hayley's fears?

Describe the process by which "coercive and disruptive" behaviors may become a consequence of OCD in children.

Four-year-old Peter is beginning to display intense fear when away from his mother,have difficulty sleeping,and often refuse to leave home to go to preschool.Peter may be developing a panic disorder.

Many fears experienced by young adolescents center around ________ issues.

Fifteen-year-old Ashley is experiencing panic attacks on a daily basis,sometimes in response to attempting to go to school and sometimes while she is at home in her room.Ashley may meet the criteria for which disorder?

John is watching as his friend enjoys playing with a cocker spaniel puppy.Despite his initial reluctance,John is now more likely to want to play with this puppy based on the process of ________.

The authors of the text would most likely agree with which of the following statements regarding the development of emotion regulation?

Summarize current findings of the child factors that contribute to the emergency of anxiety disorders.Give at least three examples.What are some of the protective child factors that may buffer the emergence of anxiety disorders?

A child who is afraid of dogs,goes out of their way to avoid dogs in the neighborhood,and avoids looking at pictures of dogs in books may be developing which of the following?

________ are anxieties that happen in response to a specific event,while ________ are based on the anticipation of possible future events.

Compare and contrast the role of perception in the development of separation anxiety,phobias,generalized anxiety disorders,and panic disorders.

Symptom dimensions associated with OCD include all of the following EXCEPT:

Cognitive behavior therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for children diagnosed with anxiety disorders.

Describe the role of families in treating a child with an anxiety disorder.

Describe how a fear of dogs may develop in a child based on behavioral and parental factors.

Describe the key concepts of the Tripartite Model of Anxiety and Depression and how this model may lead to more effective interventions.

________ phobias are most subject to change over time.

Children who continually believe that bad things are going to happen to them or their family members may be displaying ________ disorder.