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The difference between anxiety and fear is that
a. anxiety is a response to immediate danger, while fear is
defined as apprehension over an anticipated problem.
b. anxiety is immediate and fear is anticipated.
c. anxiety is apprehension over an anticipated problem,
while fear is defined as a response to immediate danger.
d. anxiety is always adaptive, whereas fear is not.
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C. anxiety is apprehension over an anticipated problem, while fear is defined as a response to immediate danger.
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Dylan is walking through the jungles of Africa, and he
suddenly comes across a ferocious tiger. Which of the following reactions is
most adaptive in this scenario?
a. anxiety
b. anger
c. panic
d. fear
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D. fear
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To improve performance on laboratory tests, it is best for
participants to
a. experience a great deal of anxiety.
b. experience a small degree of anxiety.
c. experience no anxiety.
d. experience a small amount of anxiety as well as fear.
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B. experience a small degree of anxiety.
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Which of the following statements is true?
a. Hannah’s performance on her algebra test will improve if
she experiences a small degree of anxiety.
b. Hannah’s performance on her algebra test will worsen if
she experiences any anxiety.
c. Hannah’s performance on her algebra test will improve if
she experiences a fair amount of anxiety before and during the test.
d. Anxiety is not related to performance on tests.
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a. Hannah’s performance on her algebra test will improve if she experiences a small degree of anxiety.
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As a group, anxiety disorders
a. are unlikely to be cormorbid.
b. are one of the least costly psychiatric disorders to
society.
c. cause little interpersonal problems.
d. are the most common type of psychiatric diagnosis.
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D. are the most common type of psychiatric diagnosis.
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Mario was diagnosed with both
post-traumatic stress disorder and dysthymic disorder. This is an example of
a. an inability to distinguish depressive symptoms from
anxiety symptoms.
b. an error by the diagnostician, since two Axis I disorders
cannot be diagnosed in the same person.
c. the importance of having a multiaxial diagnostic system.
d. comorbidity, a common occurrence in psychiatric
diagnosis.
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D. comorbidity, a common occurrence in psychiatric diagnosis.
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Margaret and Ed have different
fears. Margaret is afraid of snakes, whereas Ed is afraid of dogs. Their fears
are similar in that
a. both serve the same adaptive purpose.
b. both require aversive learning consequences for their
development.
c. neither respond well to treatment.
d. All of the above choices are correct.
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a. both serve the same adaptive purpose. |
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Why are anxiety disorders often comorbid with other kinds of
diseases?
a. The disorders involve similar neural pathways.
b. Prolonged anxiety leads to other problems.
c. Clinicians misdiagnose disorders.
d. Their symptoms overlap.
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B. Prolonged anxiety leads to other problems.
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Ted is fearful of interactions with others and avoids eating
in public. Ted most likely has
a. specific phobia.
b. panic disorder with agoraphobia.
c. social phobia.
d. paranoia.
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C. social phobia.
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An individual diagnosed with a
social phobia
a. exhibits paranoid symptoms, believing others are plotting
to hurt him or her.
b. is unable to speak in the presence of other people.
c. is terrified of being in public places and may become
housebound.
d. becomes extremely anxious when in certain situations
which involve activities done in the presence of other people.
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D. becomes extremely anxious when in certain situations which involve activities done in the presence of other people.
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Julie has a social phobia. Given this information, it would
not be surprising if she also met DSM-IV criteria for
a. schizophrenia.
b. borderline personality disorder.
c. avoidant personality disorder.
d. obsessive compulsive personality disorder.
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C. avoidant personality disorder.
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Which of the following terms have been proposed as a more
appropriate label for a social phobia?
a. social disorder
b. social anxiety disorder
c. social phobia disorder
d. avoidant personality disorder
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B. social anxiety disorder
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Why has the term “social anxiety disorder” been proposed as a
more appropriate label for social phobia?
a. Social phobias tend to be more pervasive and cause more
interference with daily routines than other phobias.
b. A social phobia was termed “social anxiety disorder” in the
DSM-III.
c. Many people with social phobias also meet criteria for
Avoidant Personality Disorder.
d. Social phobias cause minimal impairment and tend to be of
short duration.
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a. Social phobias tend to be more pervasive and cause more interference with daily routines than other phobias. |
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Ted is fearful of most social
situations, whereas Andreas is only fearful of giving speeches. Given this, one
could infer
a. that Ted’s fear began at an earlier age.
b. that Ted may be more likely to abuse alcohol.
c. that Andrea has less impairment.
d. All of the above choices are correct.
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D. All of the above choices are correct.
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[Ted is fearful of most social situations, whereas Andreas is only fearful of giving speeches. Given this, one could infer]
In the question above, Ted would be diagnosed with ____________ while Andreas would be diagnosed with _________. a. social phobia, specific type; social phobia, generalized type b. social phobia, generalized type; social phobia, specific type c. agoraphobia, social type; social phobia, specific type d. agoraphobia, social type; generalized anxiety disorder |
B. social phobia, generalized type; social phobia, specific type
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