Anxiety Disorders Answers

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4

Many people report having a phobia for snakes even though they have never been exposed to a snake. This fear is an example of __________.

A
helplessness to an unfamiliar stimuli
B
misinterpretation of stimuli
C
classical conditioning
D
preparedness
9

Some people are more prone to anxiety disorders because they see threats in every corner of their lives when there are none. This is an example of __________.

A
recollection
B
misinterpretation
C
observational learning
D
operant conditioning
10

Gilbert cannot leave his house without flushing the toilet three times. He is worried not flushing will cause a back-up and flood his house. Gilbert is most likely suffering from __________.

A
normal anxiety
B
generalized anxiety disorder
C
obsessive-compulsive disorder
D
posttraumatic stress disorder
12

Females are theoretically more prone to anxiety disorders due to __________.

A
their habit of overreacting to physiological changes
B
the high levels of serotonin causing hormone imbalance
C
increased levels of norepinephrine causing anxiety sensitivity
D
stress levels, life experiences, and friends’ stresses
13

Anxiety sensitivity is the apparent cause, origin, and development of a particular disease.

A
T
B
F
14

Despite his fear of germs, Howard Hughes neglected his own hygiene despite having those around him follow strict cleanliness practices. Hughes had these odd behaviors because __________.

A
he believed he was unable to escape any infection
B
he developed obsessive-compulsive disorder at an old age
C
he thought he would be contaminated from the outside
D
his paralysis at a young age prevented him from being self-sufficient
15

The disorder where one is fearful of public spaces and leaving the comfort of one’s own home is __________.

A
acrophobia
B
coulrophobia
C
claustrophobia
D
agoraphobia
16

After witnessing a vicious crime, Charlie began having nightmares, started distancing himself from his friends and family, and feels immense guilt over not doing more to help. Charlie should see a therapist who specializes in __________.

A
posttraumatic stress disorder
B
obsessive-compulsive disorder
C
specialized phobic disorders
D
alternative treatments

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