GAD psychoeducation Flashcards
____ et al (1993) argued that there are 4 components to anxiety: cognitive, physiological, emotional and behavioural.
Lang et al (1993) argued that there are 4 components to anxiety: cognitive, physiological, emotional and behavioural.
____ and Kronemeyer (2014) argue that anxiety is what kind of construct?
Bystritsky and Kronemeyer (2014) argue that anxiety is a multi-faceted construct.
Although anxiety can sometimes impair performance, anxiety can also facilitate escape from, or avoidance of, dangerous situations. Who argued this?
Rosen and Shulkin (1998).
Criterion A for GAD is..
.. chronic worry, for more days than not in a 6 month period about a range of DIFFERENT things.
Criterion B for GAD is..
.. it is difficult to stop or control the worrying.
Criterion C for GAD is that the individual must experience 3 or more out of a list of 6 symptoms. What are they?
Irritability, restlessness, muscle tension, insomnia, fatigue and a lack of concentration.
Criterion D for GAD is what?
Clinically significant distress which impairs functioning.
According to criterion E for GAD, the symptoms must not be attributable to what?
The symptoms must not be attributable to substance misuse. Additionally, the symptoms should not be better explained by an alternative disorder.
Who argued that the diagnostic criteria for GAD have undergone a number of changes over the last 30 years?
Lieb, Becker and Altamura (2005) highlight that the diagnostic criteria for GAD have undergone a number of changes over the past 30 years.
In what ways have the diagnostic criteria for GAD changed over the years?
There have been changes to the type and number of symptoms associated with GAD, as well as a narrowing of the duration criterion from 1 month, to a stricter 6 months (Lieb, Becker & Altamura, 2005.
Arguably, the regular changes to the diagnostic criteria for GAD may have impaired the ____ of research progress.
Arguably, the regular changes to the diagnostic criteria for GAD may have impaired the rate of research progress.
Despite the narrowing of the definition for GAD, it remains the most common of the anxiety disorders. Who argued this?
Tan et al (2010) stated that GAD is the most common of the anxiety disorders.
According to ____ Kelly and ____ (2005) GAD has a lifetime prevalence of ___%.
According to Block Kelly and Carpenter (2005) GAD has a lifetime prevalence of 5%.
Who argued that the typical age of onset for GAD is late childhood or early adolescence?
Merikangas (2009) argued that the typical age of onset for GAD is late childhood or early adolescence.
In contradiction to the findings of Block, Kelly and Carpenter (2005), who argued that the lifetime prevalence of GAD is actually closer to 15%?
Zhang et al (2015) argue that GAD has a lifetime prevalence of 15% whereas Block, Kelly and Carpenter (2005) argue it is 5%.
It is generally accepted that the prevalence of GAD is higher in women than men, with around __ women being diagnosed for every 1 man (Tyrer & ____, 200_).
It is generally accepted that the prevalence of GAD is higher in women than men, with around 2 women being diagnosed for every 1 man (Tyrer & Baldwin, 2006).
Block Kelly and Carpenter (2006) argue that what percentage of individuals diagnosed with GAD have a comorbid diagnosis?
Around 90% of individuals who are diagnosed with GAD have a comorbid diagnosis (Block, Kelly and Carpenter, 2006).
Who argued that , even when comorbidity is taken into account, there still exists core GAD in the absence of another diagnosis?
Wittchen & Jacobi (2005) argue that there is such thing as core GAD which exists in the absence of any other diagnosis.
Who argued that the risk factors for GAD are not well understood?
Murcia, Chastang and Nniedhamer (2013) argued that the risk factors for GAD are not well understood.
According to Tan et al (2010), two of the cognitive risk factors for GAD are what?
- High intolerance of uncertainty
2. Tendency to engage in meta-worry
According to NICE guidelines, what are the (3) first line recommendations in cases of mild-moderate GAD?
- Individual non-guided self-help
- Individual facilitated self-help
- Psychoeducational groups
A recent meta-analysis of GAD intervention studies found that patient self-reported CBT outcomes were ____ favourable than clinician-rated outcomes (_____ et al, 2014).
A recent meta-analysis of GAD intervention studies found that patient self-reported CBT outcomes were more favourable than clinician-rated outcomes (Cuijpers et al, 2014).
Who argued that CBT outcomes vary depending on the outcome measure used?
Dear et al (2011) argued that CBT outcomes vary depending on the outcome measure used.
What is the citation for GAD-7?
Spitzer et al (2006).
