Anxiety Disorders

Question 1

List the three models of stress

Answer 1

Biomechanical ‘Engineering’
Medicophysiological
Psychological (Transactional)

Question 2

Define the psychological model of stress

Answer 2

An individual’s reaction to stress will depend on a balance between their cognitive processing of any perceived threat and perceived ability to cope

Question 3

What are the two forms of ‘coping’? Explain each

Answer 3

Problem focussed - Where efforts are directed toward modifying stressor. Preparation, studying or interview practice

Emotion focussed - Modify emotional reaction. Mental defence mechanisms eg Denial. Relaxation training

Question 4

What are the 5 groups of symptoms in anxiety?

Answer 4

Psychological arousal
Autonomic Arousal
Muscle Tension
Hyperventilation
Sleep Disturbance

Question 5

List 4 management options for anxiety disorders

Answer 5

Counselling
Relaxation training
Medication
CBT

Question 6

List three important phobic anxiety disorders

Answer 6

Specific phobias
Social phobia
Agoraphobia

Question 7

How is social phobia predominantly managed?

Answer 7

CBT, Education, Medication

same for OCD + PTSD

Question 8

Define PTSD

Answer 8

Delayed and or protracted reaction to a stressor of exceptional severity

Question 9

What are the three key elements that re involved in a PTSD reaction?

Answer 9

Hyperarousal
Re-experiencing phenomena
Avoidance of reminders