Anxiety Disorders - AXIS I

Question 1

There are 6 disorders under the diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders. They are: GPPOAP

Answer 1

1. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
2. Phobias
3. Panic disorder
4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
5. Acute stress disorder
6. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Question 2

This disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety under most circumstances and worry about practically anything, often called ‘free-floating anxiety’.

Answer 2

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Question 3

Symptoms include restlessness, easy fatigue, irritability, muscle tension, and/or sleep disturbance and last at least six months…

Answer 3

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Question 4

T/F GAD is more common in women.

Answer 4

TRUE 2:1

Question 5

GAD is typically first seen in..(life)

Answer 5

Childhood or Adolescence

Question 6

Persistent and unreasonable fears

of particular objects, activities, or situations

Answer 6

Phobias

Question 7

Defined as persistent fears of specific objects or situations & when exposed to the object or situation, sufferers experience immediate fear.

Answer 7

Specific Phobias

Question 8

Severe, persistent, and unreasonable fears of social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur.

Answer 8

Social Phobias

Question 9

Social phobias may be…(2)

Answer 9

Narrow - Speaking, Performing, Eating

Broad - General fear of adequacy in front of others

Question 10

These occur suddenly, reach a peak, and then pass.

Answer 10

Panic Attacks

Question 11

Panic disorder is diagnosed with or without..

Answer 11

Agoraphobia

Question 12

Persistent thoughts, ideas, impulses, or images that seem to invade a person’s consciousness are..

Answer 12

Obsessions

Question 13

Repeated and rigid behaviors or mental acts that people feel they must perform in order to prevent or reduce anxiety.

Answer 13

Compulsions

Question 14

Together they comprise..

Answer 14

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Question 15

Why is OCD classed an anxiety disorder?

Answer 15

Because the obsessions produce anxiety while the compulsions relieve them.

Question 16

When would obsessions & compulsions warrant a diagnosis? (4)

Answer 16

1. Feel excessive or unreasonable
2. Cause great distress
3. Consume considerable time
4. Interfere with daily functions

Question 17

T/F Males are more affected.

Answer 17

FALSE - M:F 1:1

Question 18

T/F Compulsions are voluntary.

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

___ was once among the least understood of the psychological disorders.

Answer 19

OCD