Question 1

Imagine that a man is bitten by a dog and then develops a phobia of dogs.The dog bite would be considered the

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A)  UCS
B)  UCR
C)  CS
D)  CR

Question 2

Which of the following medications,when used in combination with exposure therapy,may bolster learning and thus aid in treatment of specific phobias?

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A)  SSRIs
B)  beta blockers
C)  D-cycloserine
D)  TCAs

Question 3

The combination of medication and CBT for anxiety disorders leads to __________ treatment outcomes.

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A)  improved
B)  no difference in
C)  a worsening of
D)  none of the above

Question 4

In the DSM-5,all of the following are separate chapters EXCEPT

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A)  anxiety disorders.
B)  obsessive-compulsive and related disorders.
C)  panic disorders.
D)  trauma- and stress-related disorders.

Question 5

Which of the following has NOT been shown to be effective for the treatment of Panic Disorder?

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A)  Panic control therapy
B)  Psychodynamic therapy
C)  Internet-based cognitive therapy
D)  Logo therapy

Question 6

Neuroticism is best defined as the tendency to

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A)  feel depressed.
B)  feel anxious.
C)  react to events with greater than average negative effect.
D)  react in a pessimistic way.

Question 7

In vivo exposure to feared objects simulates

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A)  real life.
B)  memories of trauma.
C)  social anxiety disorder.
D)  anxiety developed in the womb.

Question 8

A common focus of most effective psychological treatments for the anxiety disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  response prevention.
B)  exposure.
C)  muscle relaxation.
D)  behavioral activation.

Question 9

The duration criterion for Generalized Anxiety Disorder differs between children and adults.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Doug was frightened by a rat coming into his bedroom when he was a child,and he now has a rat phobia.However,despite having been severely shocked by putting her finger in an electric outlet,Martha has no fear of sockets.This inconsistency is explained by the theory of

Accepted Answer

A)  prepared learning.
B)  systematic desensitization.
C)  irrational beliefs.
D)  avoidance conditioning.

Question 11

In Japan,taijin kyofusho involves

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A)  the fear of embarrassing others.
B)  the fear of going outside.
C)  the fear of rice.
D)  the fear of closed spaces

Question 12

According to Borkovec and colleagues,worry

Accepted Answer

A)  serves as an avoidance mechanism.
B)  is adaptive.
C)  increases psychophysiological signs of arousal.
D)  helps people remember traumatic images.

Question 13

Which of the following might buffer someone against developing an anxiety disorder?

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A)  repeated early life experiences of having control.
B)  previous experiences of control during highly threatening circumstances.
C)  being controlled by an understanding parent.
D)  both a and b.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  panic disorder
B)  phobic disorder
C)  generalized fear disorder
D)  posttraumatic stress disorder

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a cued panic attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  One that occurs during sleep.
B)  One that occurs in the therapist's office,under control and as part of treatment.
C)  One that occurs in specific situations,such as when the person is driving.
D)  One that occurs without warning,such as while watching TV

Question 16

Josie has panic disorder,while Herbie does not have an anxiety disorder.They are both shown pictures of sad and angry faces.The researchers studying Josie and Herbie's brain responses while they look at the pictures will most likely note that

Accepted Answer

A)  Josie's amygdala is more active than that of Herbie's.
B)  Josie's amygdala is less active than that of Herbie's.
C)  Herbie's fear circuit is more active than that of Josie's.
D)  none of the above.

Question 17

Ted is fearful of most social situations,whereas Andreas is only fearful of giving speeches.Given this,one could infer that

Accepted Answer

A)  Ted's fear began at an earlier age.
B)  Ted may be more likely to abuse alcohol.
C)  Andrea has less impairment.
D)  All of the above.

Question 18

What is the main symptom of GAD?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased heart rate.
B)  fear of dying.
C)  worry.
D)  dizziness.

Question 19

Some of the most commonly prescribed medications for social anxiety disorder are __________,which are proposed to work by ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mood stabilizers; inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin.
B)  beta blockers; diminishing the effects of endogenous opiates.
C)  mood stabilizers; diminishing agitation.
D)  beta blockers; diminishing the effects of adrenaline on the body.

Question 20

Exposure treatment is effective in __________ of clients.

Accepted Answer

A)  20-30%
B)  40-50%
C)  55-65%
D)  70-90%

Exam 6: Anxiety Disorders

Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?

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Which of the following has NOT been shown to be effective for the treatment of Panic Disorder?

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Which of the following medications,when used in combination with exposure therapy,may bolster learning and thus aid in treatment of specific phobias?

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A common focus of most effective psychological treatments for the anxiety disorders is

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The combination of medication and CBT for anxiety disorders leads to __________ treatment outcomes.

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According to Borkovec and colleagues,worry

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Which of the following is an example of a cued panic attack?

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Exposure treatment is effective in __________ of clients.

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What is the main symptom of GAD?

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Which of the following might buffer someone against developing an anxiety disorder?

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In Japan,taijin kyofusho involves

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Neuroticism is best defined as the tendency to

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Doug was frightened by a rat coming into his bedroom when he was a child,and he now has a rat phobia.However,despite having been severely shocked by putting her finger in an electric outlet,Martha has no fear of sockets.This inconsistency is explained by the theory of

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Ted is fearful of most social situations,whereas Andreas is only fearful of giving speeches.Given this,one could infer that

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In the DSM-5,all of the following are separate chapters EXCEPT

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Some of the most commonly prescribed medications for social anxiety disorder are __________,which are proposed to work by ____________.

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In vivo exposure to feared objects simulates

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The duration criterion for Generalized Anxiety Disorder differs between children and adults.

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Imagine that a man is bitten by a dog and then develops a phobia of dogs.The dog bite would be considered the

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Josie has panic disorder,while Herbie does not have an anxiety disorder.They are both shown pictures of sad and angry faces.The researchers studying Josie and Herbie's brain responses while they look at the pictures will most likely note that

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