Question 1

According to Jeffrey Gray, a British neuropsychologist, the behavioral inhibition system (BIS) is activated by danger signals ________, resulting in the experience of anxiety.
A)ascending from the brain stem
B)descending from the cortex
C)arising from both the brain stem and the cortex
D)within the amygdala only

Accepted Answer

The behavioral inhibition system (BIS) is activated by danger signals arising from both the brain stem and the cortex, leading to anxiety. This system is responsible for detecting and responding to threats and is influenced by multiple brain regions.

Question 2

For generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), the typical pharmacological treatment of choice has been the category of drugs known as
A)benzodiazepines.
B)SSRIs.
C)tricyclics.
D)MAO inhibitors.

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines are the typical pharmacological treatment of choice for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) because they are effective in reducing anxiety symptoms and have a relatively low risk of side effects.

Question 3

Which of the following neurotransmitter systems is associated not only with anxiety, but also with depression?
A)GABA-benzodiazepine
B)Noradrenergic
C)Serotonergic
D)Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

The alarm reaction to danger that is triggered by anxiety primarily involves the ________ nervous system.
A)autonomic
B)parasympathetic
C)peripheral
D)somatic

Accepted Answer

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response that is triggered by anxiety and perceived danger. It activates the sympathetic branch, which releases adrenaline and increases heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, preparing the body to react to the threat. The parasympathetic branch, on the other hand, is responsible for relaxing the body and promoting rest and digestion. The peripheral nervous system includes both the autonomic and somatic branches, but the latter is not directly involved in the alarm reaction to danger that is triggered by anxiety.

Question 5

According to your text, in what way can worry be useful?
A)It helps us forget the past by thinking of the future.
B)It helps us feel ready to take on a difficult task.
C)It helps us plan for the future.
D)All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

The text states that worry can help us plan for the future, meaning that it can be useful in terms of making preparations and anticipating potential challenges. While worrying excessively can be harmful, some degree of worry can be beneficial in terms of prompting us to take action and make plans.

Question 6

According to recent research (Johnson et al., 2000), an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders was found among teenagers who
A)smoked marijuana.
B)smoked cigarettes.
C)drank alcohol.
D)used steroids.

Accepted Answer

The research by Johnson et al. (2000) specifically found an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders among teenagers who smoked cigarettes.

Question 7

Rodin and Langer (1977) demonstrated that older adults may be particularly susceptible to anxiety about ____________ or other life situations that begin to diminish whatever control they retain over events in their lives.
A)loss of income.
B)the wellbeing of their children.
C)failing health.
D)limited availability of transportation.

Accepted Answer

Rodin and Langer's (1977) study found that older adults may experience anxiety about failing health or other life situations that reduce their control over events in their lives. They may worry about the ability to care for themselves or rely on others for help, which can lead to increased anxiety and stress.

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT characterize the mood state known as anxiety?
A)Increased heart rate
B)Physical tension
C)Euphoric mood
D)Subjective sense of unease

Accepted Answer

Anxiety is characterized by an unpleasant subjective state of tension, unease, or fear, along with physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and muscle tension. An euphoric mood is the opposite of anxiety and is characterized by a feeling of intense happiness or excitement. Therefore, euphoric mood is not a characteristic of anxiety.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding anxiety?
A)Anxiety is an evolutionary flaw.
B)Anxiety used to have a function in our ancestors' time, but is no longer relevant to modern humans
C)Anxiety is good for us because it enhances performance
D)Anxiety is sometimes good for us; it enhances performance to an extent, but too much of it can hinder performance too.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety can be beneficial in some situations as it can enhance performance and help us to respond better to challenges. However, too much anxiety can lead to negative outcomes, such as impaired decision making and decreased performance. Therefore, the statement that anxiety is sometimes good for us and that there is an optimal level of anxiety that can enhance performance is the most accurate statement.

Question 10

The prevalence rates for panic disorder show some degree of cross cultural variability. Which countries shows the lowest prevalence rates?
A)Asian and African
B)European
C)United States America
D)Australia

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that panic disorder has lower prevalence rates in Asian and African countries compared to European and North American countries. This may be due to cultural differences in the expression and interpretation of anxiety symptoms, as well as differences in the availability and accessibility of mental health services.

Question 11

DSM criteria of panic attacks include all of the following symptoms EXCEPT
A)sweating.
B)a fear of losing control or going crazy.
C)trembling or shaking.
D)migraine headaches.

Accepted Answer

Migraine headaches are not included in the DSM criteria for panic attacks. The criteria include symptoms such as sweating, trembling or shaking, and a fear of losing control or going crazy.

Question 12

People with GAD
A)have a median age of onset based of 25 (based on interviews).
B)have episodes that come and go in a cyclic pattern.
C)have a 58 percent chance of recovery after having the disorder for 12 years.
D)Are better prepared for daily activities and long term achievement.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) have a 58 percent chance of recovery after having the disorder for 12 years.

Question 13

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the heredity of anxiety?
A)An inherited tendency can make us tense or uptight.
B)A single gene makes us vulnerable to anxiety.
C)Panic disorder does not run in families.
D)Environmental stress is the direct cause of panic disorder.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that there is a genetic component to anxiety, meaning that inherited traits can make us more prone to anxiety or stress. However, there is no single gene that is solely responsible for anxiety, and environmental factors can also play a significant role in its development. Panic disorder can also run in families, further supporting the idea that there is a hereditary component to anxiety. Therefore, the most accurate statement is that an inherited tendency can make us tense or uptight.

Question 14

Which of the following terms is most associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
A)Fear
B)Panic
C)Worry
D)Emotion

Accepted Answer

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive and persistent worry about a variety of everyday situations and events, even when there is no apparent reason to worry. This excessive worry is one of the core symptoms of GAD.

Question 15

Activating a massive response from the automatic nervous system which along with our subjective sense of terror, motivates us to escape or attack is known as ______.
A)fear
B)flight
C)panic
D)anxiety

Accepted Answer

The answer of Activating a massive response from the automatic...

Question 16

According to the textbook, the experience of fear
A)like anxiety, can be good for us.
B)is an irrational response.
C)is a neurotic response.
D)is a culture-specific phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, fear, like anxiety, can be good for us as it can prepare us to respond to a potentially dangerous situation. It triggers physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, which can help us avoid harm.

Question 17

Javier was attending his fifth baseball game at Wiggly Field, where he had previously had a panic attack. He did not know if he would have a panic attack today, but shortly after entering the stadium, he did. This type of panic attack is
A)situationally predisposed.
B)situationally bound.
C)cued.
D)uncued.

Accepted Answer

Situationally predisposed panic attacks are those that are more likely to occur in certain situations but are not inevitable. Since Javier had a history of a panic attack at Wiggly Field and felt anxious about the possibility of another, but it was not certain he would have one, this aligns with the definition of situationally predisposed.

Question 18

According to your text, which physiological measure consistently distinguishes individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) from non-anxious normal subjects?
A)Increased muscle tension
B)Increased heart rate
C)Decreased EEG beta activity
D)Decreased skin conductance levels

Accepted Answer

Increased muscle tension is a physiological measure that consistently distinguishes individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) from non-anxious normal subjects. This is because individuals with GAD often experience persistent tension in their muscles as part of their anxiety symptoms.

Question 19

All of the following are symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) EXCEPT
A)muscle tension.
B)being easily fatigued.
C)sleep disturbance.
D)increased abilities to concentrate.

Accepted Answer

Increased ability to concentrate is not a symptom of GAD, but rather the opposite. People with GAD often have difficulty concentrating and may be easily distracted by their worrying thoughts. Muscle tension, being easily fatigued, and sleep disturbance are all common symptoms of GAD.

Question 20

Recent research by Britton et al, (2013) and others indicates that vulnerability to anxiety disorders is related to
A)an over responsive limbic system.
B)the number of unexpected occurrences in one's life.
C)the number of siblings in one's family.
D)genetic or biological factors only.

Accepted Answer

Recent research has shown that vulnerability to anxiety disorders is related to an over responsive limbic system, particularly the amygdala, which is responsible for processing emotions such as fear and stress. This suggests that biological factors play a significant role in the development of anxiety disorders.

Quiz 4: Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

According to Jeffrey Gray, a British neuropsychologist, the behavioral inhibition system (BIS) is activated by danger signals ________, resulting in the experience of anxiety.

For generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) , the typical pharmacological treatment of choice has been the category of drugs known as

Which of the following neurotransmitter systems is associated not only with anxiety, but also with depression?

The alarm reaction to danger that is triggered by anxiety primarily involves the ________ nervous system.

According to your text, in what way can worry be useful?

According to recent research (Johnson et al., 2000) , an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders was found among teenagers who

Rodin and Langer (1977) demonstrated that older adults may be particularly susceptible to anxiety about ____________ or other life situations that begin to diminish whatever control they retain over events in their lives.

Which of the following does NOT characterize the mood state known as anxiety?

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding anxiety?

The prevalence rates for panic disorder show some degree of cross cultural variability. Which countries shows the lowest prevalence rates?

DSM criteria of panic attacks include all of the following symptoms EXCEPT

People with GAD

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the heredity of anxiety?

Which of the following terms is most associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) ?

Activating a massive response from the automatic nervous system which along with our subjective sense of terror, motivates us to escape or attack is known as ______.

According to the textbook, the experience of fear

Javier was attending his fifth baseball game at Wiggly Field, where he had previously had a panic attack. He did not know if he would have a panic attack today, but shortly after entering the stadium, he did. This type of panic attack is

According to your text, which physiological measure consistently distinguishes individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) from non-anxious normal subjects?

All of the following are symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) EXCEPT

Recent research by Britton et al, (2013) and others indicates that vulnerability to anxiety disorders is related to