Anxiety Disorders Flashcards
A person avoids social situations for fear of embarrassment and judgment. They are most likely experiencing:
a) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
b) Panic Disorder
c) Social Anxiety Disorder
d) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Answer: c) Social Anxiety Disorder
Which of the following is a key feature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
a) Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks
b) Persistent and excessive worry about various events
c) Fear of specific objects or situations
d) Flashbacks of traumatic events
Answer: b) Persistent and excessive worry about various events
A person experiencing chest pain, sweating, and a sense of impending doom without a clear trigger might be diagnosed with:
a) Panic Disorder
b) Specific Phobia
c) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
d) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Answer: a) Panic Disorder
Which neurotransmitter is most commonly linked to anxiety disorders?
a) Dopamine
b) Serotonin
c) GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
d) Acetylcholine
Answer: c) GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
A person avoids heights and refuses to cross bridges due to intense fear. This is an example of:
a) Social Anxiety Disorder
b) Specific Phobia
c) Agoraphobia
d) Panic Disorder
Answer: b) Specific Phobia
Which of the following describes agoraphobia?
a) Fear of confined spaces
b) Fear of being in places where escape might be difficult
c) Fear of speaking in public
d) Fear of contamination
Answer: b) Fear of being in places where escape might be difficult
A child who refuses to go to school due to fear of being separated from their parent may have:
a) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
b) Separation Anxiety Disorder
c) Social Anxiety Disorder
d) Agoraphobia
Answer: b) Separation Anxiety Disorder
In Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, compulsions are best described as:
a) Uncontrollable thoughts
b) Ritualistic behaviors performed to reduce anxiety
c) Episodes of sudden fear without a trigger
d) Fear-inducing images related to trauma
Answer: b) Ritualistic behaviors performed to reduce anxiety
Which of the following is a cognitive explanation for anxiety disorders?
a) Excessive production of cortisol
b) Maladaptive thought patterns about danger
c) Overactive reward systems in the brain
d) Reduced serotonin levels
Answer: b) Maladaptive thought patterns about danger
A key characteristic of Panic Disorder is:
a) Fear of specific objects
b) A pattern of avoidance behaviors
c) Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks
d) Persistent feelings of sadness
Answer: c) Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks
Which therapy is most effective for treating phobias?
a) Psychoanalysis
b) Exposure therapy
c) Interpersonal therapy
d) Dialectical behavior therapy
Answer: b) Exposure therapy
A person with Generalized Anxiety Disorder is most likely to:
a) Experience flashbacks of a traumatic event
b) Worry about multiple issues on most days for six months or longer
c) Have obsessions about cleanliness and order
d) Suffer from recurrent nightmares
Answer: b) Worry about multiple issues on most days for six months or longer
Which brain structure is associated with fear responses in anxiety disorders?
a) Prefrontal cortex
b) Amygdala
c) Hippocampus
d) Cerebellum
Answer: b) Amygdala
What distinguishes Social Anxiety Disorder from Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
a) Social Anxiety Disorder involves fear of public scrutiny
b) Generalized Anxiety Disorder is triggered by specific events
c) Social Anxiety Disorder involves compulsive behaviors
d) Generalized Anxiety Disorder focuses solely on social situations
Answer: a) Social Anxiety Disorder involves fear of public scrutiny
A person constantly checks locks and windows to prevent burglary, despite living in a safe neighborhood. This behavior is most consistent with:
a) Specific Phobia
b) Panic Disorder
c) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
d) Agoraphobia
Answer: c) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
