Question 1

The model of the etiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder in the text suggests that in order for an individual to develop OCD, ________ must be present.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological vulnerability
B)  psychological vulnerability
C)  both biological and psychological vulnerabilities
D)  neither biological nor psychological vulnerabilitiesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

According to Jeffrey Gray, a British neuropsychologist, the behavioral inhibition system (BIS)  is activated by danger signals ________, resulting in the experience of anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A)  ascending from the brain stem
B)  descending from the cortex
C)  arising from both the brain stem and the cortex
D)  within the amygdala onlyE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Azaylee suffers from panic disorder and becomes 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 contribute to Azaylee becoming anxious because they have become

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned stimuli.
B)  unconditioned stimuli.
C)  conditioned responses.
D)  unconditioned responses.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

According to the textbook, the experience of fear

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A)  like anxiety, can be good for us.
B)  is an irrational response.
C)  is a neurotic response.
D)  is a culture-specific phenomenon.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

People with GAD

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A)  have a median age of onset based of 25 (based on interviews) .
B)  have episodes that come and go in a cyclic pattern.
C)  have a 58 percent chance of recovery after having the disorder for 12 years.
D)  Are better prepared for daily activities and long term achievement.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Nocturnal panic attacks generally occur when an individual is

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A)  in REM sleep.
B)  having a nightmare.
C)  deeply asleep.
D)  dreaming.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What happens when people with OCD attempt to neutralize or suppress disturbing, intrusive thoughts?

Accepted Answer

A)  The obsessive thoughts disappear
B)  The frequency of the obsessive thoughts increases over time
C)  The frequency of the obsessive thoughts decreases over time
D)  This strategy has no effect on the obsessive thoughtsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The urge to pull out one's own hair from anywhere on the body including the scalp, eyebrows, and the arms is referred as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  excoriation
B)  trichotillomania
C)  retail therapy
D)  habit reversal trainingE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

What disorder causes the child to seldom seek out a caregiver for protection and support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactive attachment disorder
B)  Disinhibited social engagement disorder
C)  Adjustment disorder
D)  Attachment disorderE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which type of compulsion has the highest prevalence rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symmetry
B)  Cleaning and contamination
C)  Hoarding
D)  Forbidden thoughts or actionsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

According to research as many as ________ percent of the general population suffer from social anxiety disorder (SAD)  at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  3
B)  12
C)  23
D)  33E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

All of the following are characteristics common to specific phobias EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  strong and persistent anxiety related to a specific object or situation.
B)  significant attempts by the anxious individual to avoid the phobic situation.
C)  recognition by the person with the phobia that the anxiety is excessive or unreasonable.
D)  Chronically decreased arousal of the autonomic nervous system.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

___________ are currently the indicated drug for panic disorder based on all available evidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  SSRIs
B)  SNRIs
C)  Venlafaxine
D)  None of these are correct.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is an accurate statement about factors affecting treatment for PTSD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Victims of PTSD remember the traumatic events with perfect accuracy.
B)  Victims of PTSD often repress memories of the traumatic event.
C)  Re-exposure to the trauma should be accomplished quickly to assure the best therapeutic response.
D)  PTSD patients should never be re-exposed to emotions and situations that remind them of the trauma event.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Jaey Dee Jaey, a rapper and street dancer, had recently been having panic attacks while giving performances. He was sitting in his room feeling very depressed. A friend texted him and suggested that they meet outside and spend some time working out to cheer up. As they they started becoming physically active, Jaey Dee Jaey had another panic attack. What is the best explanation for this occurrence?

Accepted Answer

A)  He was angry with the friend for insisting that he go out.
B)  The sudden change in cognitive arousal and mood triggered the panic attack.
C)  The physical sensations experienced during the workout had become an internal cue for panic to occur.
D)  The breakdancing was an unconditioned stimulus that resulted in a panic attack.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The prevalence rates for panic disorder show some degree of cross cultural variability. Which countries shows the lowest prevalence rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian and African
B)  European
C)  United States America
D)  AustraliaE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Rodin and Langer (1977)  demonstrated that older adults may be particularly susceptible to anxiety about ____________ or other life situations that begin to diminish whatever control they retain over events in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of income.
B)  the wellbeing of their children.
C)  failing health.
D)  limited availability of transportation.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

You are a late-night talk show host and you are interviewing Jackson Michaels, a celebrity pop culture figure from the 1980s and1990s. Jackson is complaining of persistent, intrusive, and horrible thoughts about his appearance. Just before a commercial break, Jackson dramatically reveals that he was recently diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) . Before the commercial break ends you need to think of three questions to ask Jackson. List three questions you would ask and provide a short summary as to how Jackson would potentially answer your questions.

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Question 20

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often accompanied by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  severe generalized anxiety.
B)  major depression.
C)  visual hallucinations.
D)  panic attacks.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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