Lecture 4: Anxiety Disorders

1. According to the lecture, how many symptoms are required for a panic attack?

A. At least 2 symptoms

B. At least 3 symptoms

C. At least 4 symptoms

D. At least 6 symptoms

C. At least 4 symptoms

The lecture defines a panic attack as intense fear or discomfort in which four or more symptoms develop abruptly and peak within minutes.

2. Which is a symptom of a panic attack?

A. Gradual improvement in concentration

B. Fear of dying

C. Persistent lack of appetite only

D. Increased confidence in social situations

B. Fear of dying

3. Which best describes panic disorder?

A. Fear of one specific animal

B. Excessive worry limited to one situation

C. Repeated, unexpected panic attacks accompanied by ongoing concern or behavioral changes

D. Fear of being judged during a presentation only

C. Repeated, unexpected panic attacks accompanied by ongoing concern or behavioral changes

4. How long must symptoms be present for panic disorder, according to the lecture?

A. At least 1 week

B. At least 2 weeks

C. At least 1 month

D. At least 6 months

C. At least 1 month

5. What is the lecture's stated lifetime prevalence of panic disorder?

A. 2.7%

B. 3.1%

C. 5%

D. 11%

C. 5%

6. Which is identified as a possible contributor to panic disorder?

A. Biological predisposition

B. Only poor social skills

C. Only childhood phobias

D. Lack of all stressful experiences

A. Biological predisposition

7. Which medication group is described as preventive and taking weeks of daily use to work?

A. Benzodiazepines

B. Antidepressants, including SSRIs

C. Beta blockers only

D. Antacids

B. Antidepressants, including SSRIs

8. What is a key difference between benzodiazepines and antidepressants in the lecture?

A. Benzodiazepines take months to work

B. Antidepressants are described as highly addictive

C. Benzodiazepines can work in 30–60 minutes and have high addiction potential

D. Both are described as having identical onset and addiction risks

C. Benzodiazepines can work in 30–60 minutes and have high addiction potential

9. What is a defining feature of a phobia?

A. Uncontrollable worry about every aspect of life

B. Persistent, unrealistic fear of a specific object or situation

C. Unexpected panic attacks without fear or avoidance

D. A temporary increase in stress

B. Persistent, unrealistic fear of a specific object or situation

10. How long must phobia symptoms last to meet the duration criterion in the lecture?

A. 1 month

B. 3 months

C. 6 months

D. 12 months

C. 6 months

11. What is agoraphobia primarily associated with?

A. Fear of animals

B. Fear of rejection in every social interaction

C. Fear of public places or situations where escape or help may be difficult

D. Fear of having no control over daily schedules

C. Fear of public places or situations where escape or help may be difficult

12. Which behavior may occur in severe agoraphobia?

A. Extensive avoidance that may lead to being house-bound

B. Seeking out every feared situation

C. Avoiding only animals

D. Constantly seeking public speaking opportunities

A. Extensive avoidance that may lead to being house-bound

13. What is the lecture's one-year prevalence estimate for agoraphobia?

A. 0.8%

B. 2.7%

C. 6.8%

D. 8.7%

A. 0.8%

14. Which is a recommended treatment for agoraphobia?

A. Exposure therapy

B. Avoidance reinforcement

C. No psychological treatment

D. Only anti-seizure medication

A. Exposure therapy

15. Which is an example of a specific phobia?

A. Generalized worry about finances and health

B. Fear of dogs

C. Fear of all unfamiliar people due to rejection

D. Worry about multiple life situations

B. Fear of dogs

16. Which is NOT one of the four specific-phobia types listed?

A. Animal type

B. Natural environment type

C. Blood-injection-injury type

D. Generalized worry type

D. Generalized worry type

17. Which treatment involves relaxation training as its first step?

A. Systematic desensitization

B. Flooding

C. Medication-only treatment

D. Assertiveness training

A. Systematic desensitization

18. For simple specific phobias, what does the lecture say usually works?

A. Behavior therapy alone

B. Medication as the only treatment

C. Hospitalization in all cases

D. Mindfulness alone

A. Behavior therapy alone

19. What is the central fear associated with social anxiety disorder?

A. Fear of specific animals

B. Fear of rejection, humiliation, or embarrassment

C. Fear of all physical sensations

D. Fear of being unable to sleep

B. Fear of rejection, humiliation, or embarrassment

20. At approximately what age does social anxiety disorder most often begin, according to the lecture?

A. Around age 3

B. Around age 13

C. Around age 40

D. After age 65

B. Around age 13

21. What is the lecture's one-year prevalence estimate for social anxiety disorder?

A. 0.8%

B. 2.7%

C. 6.8%

D. 8.7%

C. 6.8%

22. Which medication may help in performance-only anxiety situations?

A. A beta blocker such as atenolol

B. An antacid

C. An antibiotic

D. A stimulant in every case

A. A beta blocker such as atenolol

23. Which is a psychological treatment for social anxiety disorder?

A. Social skills training

B. Encouraging permanent avoidance

C. Flooding every patient without assessment

D. Avoiding all group interactions

A. Social skills training

24. What best describes GAD?

A. Fear of one particular object

B. Excessive anxiety and apprehension not limited to particular situations

C. Fear that occurs only during public speaking

D. Repeated panic attacks without ongoing worry

B. Excessive anxiety and apprehension not limited to particular situations

25. Which symptom is associated with GAD in the lecture?

A. Muscle tension

B. Loss of all emotional responses

C. Fear of dogs only

D. Always feeling detached from oneself

A. Muscle tension

26. How long must GAD symptoms persist, according to the lecture?

A. At least 1 month

B. At least 3 months

C. At least 6 months

D. At least 2 years

C. At least 6 months

27. What is the lecture's one-year prevalence estimate for GAD?

A. 0.8%

B. 2.7%

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D. 8.7%

C. 3.1%

28. Which pattern is described in the lecture regarding GAD and age?

A. It never begins in childhood

B. It often begins in childhood or adolescence and may be chronic

C. It occurs only after age 65

D. It always resolves in adulthood

B. It often begins in childhood or adolescence and may be chronic

29. Which factor may contribute to GAD according to the lecture?

A. Modeling anxious behavior by overprotective, anxious parents

B. Only exposure to animals

C. Avoidance of public places alone

D. A lack of any genetic influence

A. Modeling anxious behavior by overprotective, anxious parents

30. Which medication is described in the lecture as a nonaddictive antianxiety medication that is not helpful for panic?

A. Buspar

B. Xanax

C. Klonopin

D. Ativan

A. Buspar

31. Which psychological approaches are listed for GAD?

A. Cognitive therapy and mindfulness training

B. Exposure to animals only

C. Social skills training only

D. Medication only

A. Cognitive therapy and mindfulness training