Question 1

Although illness phobia resembles hypochondria,it differs in that people with illness phobias

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A)   are fearful of acquiring a disease.
B)   are fearful that they have contracted a disease.
C)   are worried that they had the disease and weren't aware of it.
D)   actually have the disease.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The most common phobia,the fear of public speaking,is an example of

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A)   specific phobia.
B)   agoraphobia.
C)   social phobia.
D)   specific, situational phobia.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Research suggesting that cigarette smoking by teenagers increases the risk for developing anxiety disorders as adults indicates that

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A)   the negative effects of smoking are permanent.
B)   environmental factors can affect susceptibility to the development of anxiety disorders.
C)   adolescents have underdeveloped brain circuits.
D)   nicotine decreases anxiety levels.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of the treatment technique for OCD called exposure and ritual prevention (ERP) ?

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A)   Carrie has an obsessive fear of contamination that has led to compulsive hand-washing rituals. Her therapist is treating her by making her touch dirty laundry but not allowing her to wash for increasingly longer periods of time afterward.
B)   Kerry has an obsessive fear of contamination that has led to compulsive hand-washing rituals. Her therapist is treating her by forcing her to wash her hands repeatedly, even when she doesn't feel anxious.
C)   Kelly has religious obsessions. She feels that if she doesn't read biblical passages every hour of the day, she will do something evil. Her therapist is treating her by having her attend religious services more frequently so that good thoughts will replace the bad ones.
D)   Callie has a hoarding compulsion. She becomes anxious whenever she has to throw something away; she even keeps stuff that she doesn't need and will never use. Her therapist has arranged for all Callie's junk to be dumped when she is away from home.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) display a characteristic set of symptoms including all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   numbing of emotional responsiveness.
B)   sudden "flashbacks" in which the traumatic event is relived.
C)   decreased startle response and chronic under-arousal.
D)   memories and nightmares of the event.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

In "Abnormal Psychology: Inside/Out," Chuck exhibited which of the following behaviors related to his obsessive-compulsive disorder?

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A)   Recurrent and obsessive dreams about his parents
B)   Ritualistic "checking" of household items and pets
C)   Avoidance of items associated with his obsession
D)   Amnesia related to the exact nature of his obsessionsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

An individual who suffers from panic disorder might become anxious about climbing stairs,exercising,or being in hot rooms because these activities produce sensations similar to those accompanying a panic attack.In psychological terms,the exercise and hot rooms have become __________.

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A)   conditioned stimuli
B)   unconditioned stimuli
C)   conditioned responses
D)   unconditioned responsesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Lawanda was walking down the street on a bright sunny day when,all of a sudden,she had an abrupt attack of intense fear that totally surprised her.This is what type of panic attack?

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A)   Situationally predisposed
B)   Situationally bound
C)   Cued
D)   UncuedE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

At the time of assessment of an anxiety disorder,_________ of patients should have at least one other anxiety or depressive disorder.

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A)   15%
B)   25%
C)   55%
D)   75%E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following terms is most associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) ?

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A)   Fear
B)   Panic
C)   Worry
D)   EmotionE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The anxiety disorder called social phobia,involving anxiety about being evaluated or criticized,usually begins during ________.

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A)   childhood
B)   adolescence
C)   young adulthood
D)   middle ageE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The "flight or fight" response that is triggered by anxiety primarily involves the ____________ nervous system.

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A)   autonomic
B)   parasympathetic
C)   peripheral
D)   somaticE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is the most prevalent psychological disorder in the general population?

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A)   Social phobia
B)   Agoraphobia
C)   School phobia
D)   Panic disorderE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The behavioral inhibition system is activated by signals from the _____________.

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A)   brain stem
B)   hypothalamus
C)   hippocampus
D)   cortexE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following drugs received FDA approval in 1999 as a treatment for social phobia?

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A)   Zoloft
B)   Paxil
C)   Prozac
D)   PhenelzineE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The following list of exercises would most likely be an example of which type of treatment,1) shop in a crowded supermarket,2) walk five blocks away from home,3) drive?

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A)   Panic control treatment.
B)   Cognitive-behavioral treatment.
C)   Gradual exposure treatment.
D)   NoneE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Normal,ordinary people who have occasional intrusive thoughts with bizarre,sexual,or aggressive content would not be considered to have OCD unless they find the thoughts unacceptable or even dangerous and also

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A)   use alcohol or other drugs to reduce anxiety.
B)   develop insomnia and nightmares.
C)   become anxious about having additional intrusive thoughts.
D)   suffer from either posttraumatic stress disorder or social phobia.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Marjorie stopped attending temple for fear that she would yell obscenities at the rabbi during service.This is an example of

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A)   a compulsion.
B)   a phobia.
C)   an obsessive impulse.
D)   a ritual.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

What is the most prevalent psychological disorder?

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A)   Major depression
B)   Posttraumatic stress disorder
C)   Schizophrenia
D)   Social phobiaE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Paula has frequent panic attacks,but only when she views the national news on television.However,she does not experience a panic attack every time she sees the national news.Paula's panic attacks would be classified as

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A)   unexpected.
B)   situationally bound.
C)   situationally predisposed.
D)   justified.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Anxiety Disorders

Research suggesting that cigarette smoking by teenagers increases the risk for developing anxiety disorders as adults indicates that

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What is the most prevalent psychological disorder?

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An individual who suffers from panic disorder might become anxious about climbing stairs,exercising,or being in hot rooms because these activities produce sensations similar to those accompanying a panic attack.In psychological terms,the exercise and hot rooms have become __________.

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Marjorie stopped attending temple for fear that she would yell obscenities at the rabbi during service.This is an example of

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The anxiety disorder called social phobia,involving anxiety about being evaluated or criticized,usually begins during ________.

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The following list of exercises would most likely be an example of which type of treatment,1) shop in a crowded supermarket,2) walk five blocks away from home,3) drive?

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Which of the following terms is most associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) ?

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Although illness phobia resembles hypochondria,it differs in that people with illness phobias

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Lawanda was walking down the street on a bright sunny day when,all of a sudden,she had an abrupt attack of intense fear that totally surprised her.This is what type of panic attack?

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Individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) display a characteristic set of symptoms including all of the following EXCEPT

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The most common phobia,the fear of public speaking,is an example of

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In "Abnormal Psychology: Inside/Out," Chuck exhibited which of the following behaviors related to his obsessive-compulsive disorder?

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Which of the following drugs received FDA approval in 1999 as a treatment for social phobia?

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Which of the following is an example of the treatment technique for OCD called exposure and ritual prevention (ERP) ?

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Normal,ordinary people who have occasional intrusive thoughts with bizarre,sexual,or aggressive content would not be considered to have OCD unless they find the thoughts unacceptable or even dangerous and also

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Paula has frequent panic attacks,but only when she views the national news on television.However,she does not experience a panic attack every time she sees the national news.Paula's panic attacks would be classified as

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The "flight or fight" response that is triggered by anxiety primarily involves the ____________ nervous system.

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The behavioral inhibition system is activated by signals from the _____________.

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Which of the following is the most prevalent psychological disorder in the general population?

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At the time of assessment of an anxiety disorder,_________ of patients should have at least one other anxiety or depressive disorder.

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