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Anxiety symptoms turn into an anxiety disorder when they ____. |
interfere with everyday functioning. |
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Brain structure and genetic influences are the two main ________ factors affecting anxiety disorders |
Biological |
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Collette is in a crowded room and starts to feel as if she cannot breathe. Her heart rate is increasing, and she thinks she is going to have a heart attack. This has happened before when she is in similar situations. Collette is experiencing ________. |
Panic attack |
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John describes himself as feeling tense, nervous, and on edge. He is restless and has problems sleeping He often experiences restlessness and muscle tension. He says that he seems to worry about everything, including finances, whether his family is eating a proper diet, his job performance, and whether people like him. What diagnosis would John most likely be given? |
Generalized anxiety disorder |
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Anxiety disorders often have co-occurring disorders. One of the most likely is ____. |
Depression |
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Shane is ready to break up with Kayla. He is extremely frustrated with her and does not know what to do. One of his favorite activities is to eat out and try new restaurants. Kayla, however, hates eating in restaurants. She has told Shane that she loses her appetite at the mere thought of having to eat out. When he pushed her for an explanation, Kayla explained that she is afraid that she might spill something on herself or do something equally foolish in front of other people. Even though she knows how frustrated Shane is with her, Kayla cannot bring herself to act any differently. What diagnosis would be most appropriate for Kayla's fears? |
Social anxiety disorder |
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Tina is afraid of dogs. She has never had a bad experience with dogs, but her father was injured by a dog when he was a young boy. Tina’s father goes to great lengths to avoid contact with dogs. What behavioral theory best explains Tina’s fear of dogs? |
Observational/social learning theory |
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What is a major drawback when using benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanex) to treat phobias? |
Symptoms often recur when the patient stops taking the medication and when the medication is stopped there is a physical dependence formed for the medication. |
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Julie suffers from agoraphobia and is terrified to leave her house. Her therapist urges her to journal about the idea of leaving her house and picture herself accomplishing this goal. Eventually she leaves her house and is encouraged to take longer and longer walks outside the home with the therapist. What kind of therapy is Julie receiving? |
Exposure therapy |
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Barbara was told by her psychiatrist that she is being treated with the “medication of choice” for her generalized anxiety disorder. She is not sure what drug she is taking, but she knows it works. This drug is likely to be _______. |
SSRI antidepressant or a tricyclic |
