Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the treatment of specific phobias?
A)Structured exposure-based exercises are no longer considered necessary.
B)Individuals with "blood" phobias must learn to relax their muscles to keep their blood pressure high enough to prevent fainting.
C)Exposure-based exercises actually change brain functioning.
D)Avoiding a phobic situation weakens the phobic response.

Accepted Answer

Exposure-based exercises have been shown in research to actually change the functioning of the brain, leading to reduced fear responses over time. A and B are incorrect as structured exposure therapy is still considered an effective treatment for specific phobias, and individuals with blood phobias may need to learn to relax to prevent fainting. D is incorrect as avoiding a phobic situation actually reinforces the fear response and can make the phobia worse over time.

Question 2

The setting for posttraumatic stress disorder to occur follows an experience accompanied by all of the following, EXCEPT
A)an individual experiences threatened death or witnesses death .
B)an individual experiences paranoia, or witnesses a person experiencing paranoia.
C)an individual experiences actual or threatened sexual violation.
D)enduring repeated exposure to details of a traumatic event.

Accepted Answer

Experiencing paranoia or witnessing someone experiencing paranoia is not a necessary or sufficient criteria for the diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The other options (A, C, and D) are all recognized criteria for PTSD.

Question 3

Individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) display a characteristic set of symptoms including all of the following EXCEPT
A)persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the traumati event(s).
B)sudden "flashbacks" in which the traumatic event is relived.
C)decreased startle response and chronically decreased autonomic arousal
D)memories and nightmares of the event.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with PTSD typically display an exaggerated startle response and heightened autonomic arousal.

Question 4

Phobias characterized by fear of public transportation or enclosed places are called situational phobias, and the typical onset age for those who suffer from them is
A)childhood.
B)late adolescence.
C)early adulthood.
D)midlife.

Accepted Answer

Situational phobias, such as fear of public transportation or enclosed places, typically have an onset age in early adulthood. While some individuals may experience these phobias in childhood or late adolescence, the most common age range for onset is early adulthood.

Question 5

A culture bound syndrome in Chinese cultures called pa-leng (or sometimes "frigo phobia") often results in the sufferer
A)appearing naked in public.
B)wearing many layers of clothing.
C)exercising compulsively.
D)hoarding food.

Accepted Answer

The culture bound syndrome of pa-leng in Chinese cultures often results in the sufferer wearing many layers of clothing to ward off perceived coldness, even in warm environments. This is why it is sometimes referred to as "frigo phobia."

Question 6

In Japan, the anxiety syndrome termed taijin kyofusho involves a fear of
A)performing onstage.
B)personally offending others.
C)embarrassing oneself.
D)speaking to females.

Accepted Answer

Taijin kyofusho involves a fear of personally offending or embarrassing others, rather than a fear of performing onstage, embarrassing oneself, or speaking to females.

Question 7

Most of the people with BDD seek other types of health professionals such as__________.
A)plastic surgeons
B)gynecologists
C)nurse practitioners
D)None of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

People with BDD often seek help from plastic surgeons as they believe that surgical procedures can fix their perceived flaws.

Question 8

The most prevalent psychological disorder in the general population is
A)specific phobia.
B)agoraphobia.
C)social anxiety disorder (SAD).
D)panic disorder.

Accepted Answer

Specific Phobia is the most prevalent psychological disorder in the general population. It is estimated that up to 12.5% of people will experience a specific phobia at some point in their lives. This disorder involves an intense fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation, such as heights, spiders, or flying. Agoraphobia, SAD, and panic disorder are also common anxiety disorders but are not as prevalent as specific phobia.

Question 9

The typical age of onset for both animal and natural environment phobias peaks at around ___ years.
A)7
B)9
C)11
D)13

Accepted Answer

The typical age of onset for both animal and natural environment phobias is around 7 years. This early onset reflects the developmental stage where children are more likely to encounter and develop intense fears of animals or natural phenomena.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is not accurate regarding Body dysmorphic disorder?
A)A variety of checking rituals are common in people with BDD in attempts to alleviate their concerns.
B)Many people with this BDD become fixated on mirrors.
C)Excessive grooming and skin picking are also common in those suffering from BDD .
D)BDD is seen more often in men than women.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not accurate. BDD is more commonly diagnosed in women than men.

Question 11

The posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence rates of U.S. veterans returning home from the war in Vietnam was directly related to their
A)high rates of drug addiction.
B)youth and inexperience.
C)amount of combat exposure.
D)separation from family.

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that the prevalence rates of PTSD in veterans returning home from the war in Vietnam were closely related to the amount of combat exposure they experienced. This includes exposure to direct combat, witnessing traumatic events, and experiencing prolonged periods of stress and danger. Other factors, such as drug addiction, separation from family, and youth and inexperience, may also have contributed to PTSD rates, but combat exposure was the most significant factor.

Question 12

What is the role of parents in treating separation anxiety disorder?
A)Parents are instructed to separate themselves from the child for at least two weeks to expose him/her to the feared scenario
B)Parents are instructed to accommodate their child by reassuring them promptly each time he/she expressed separation fears
C)Parents can be coached real-time in how to respond appropriately to the child's resistance to separation
D)Parents are not involved because the child must learn to independently solve their problems.

Accepted Answer

Parents can play a crucial role in the treatment of separation anxiety disorder. They can be coached in real-time on how to respond appropriately to their child's resistance to separation. This can help the child feel more secure and confident in managing their anxiety. Accommodating the child's fears (option B) may reinforce the anxiety and make it worse. Separating themselves from the child (option A) would not be recommended as it may exacerbate the child's anxiety symptoms. Finally, option D is not accurate as parents can play a vital role in supporting their child through treatment.

Question 13

The anxiety disorder called social anxiety disorder (SAD), involving anxiety about being evaluated or criticized, usually begins during
A)childhood.
B)adolescence.
C)young adulthood.
D)middle age.

Accepted Answer

Social anxiety disorder typically begins during adolescence, although it can also begin during childhood or young adulthood. However, studies have shown that the average age of onset for SAD is around 13 years old. It is rare for SAD to begin in middle age.

Question 14

Unlike most of the anxiety disorders in which female sufferers predominate, the sex ratio is almost equal in
A)agoraphobia.
B)specific phobias.
C)social anxiety disorder (SAD).
D)panic disorder.

Accepted Answer

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is the only anxiety disorder where the gender ratio is almost equal. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with other anxiety disorders such as agoraphobia and specific phobias, while panic disorder is more commonly diagnosed in women.

Question 15

Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of social anxiety disorder (SAD)?
A)A student who is reluctant to speak up in a classroom due to fear of embarrassing herself
B)A male who has difficulty urinating in a public restroom when others are present
C)A person who can only eat comfortably when he is alone
D)An individual who cannot travel on public transportation without a family member present

Accepted Answer

The other options involve fears or anxieties related to social situations, while option D only involves needing the presence of a family member and does not necessarily involve social anxiety.

Question 16

Which of the following is an accurate statement about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A)Acute stress disorder is diagnosed instead of PTSD if a person's symptoms begin 6 months or more after the traumatic event.
B)PTSD occurs in all individuals who experience a traumatic event.
C)Most people diagnosed with acute stress disorder do not eventually develop PTSD.
D)A diagnosis of acute stress disorder will change to a diagnosis of PTSD one month after the traumatic event occurs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an accurate...

Question 17

In the general population, approximately ________ percent of people have specific fears severe enough to be diagnosed as phobias.
A)1
B)11
C)31
D)51

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that approximately 11% of people in the general population have specific fears severe enough to be diagnosed as phobias.

Question 18

According to research as many as ________ percent of the general population suffer from social anxiety disorder (SAD) at some point in their lives.
A)3
B)12
C)23
D)33

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that up to 12 percent of the general population may experience social anxiety disorder (SAD) at some point in their lives, making it a relatively common mental health condition.

Question 19

Following the 9/11/2001 attacks, among the sample of respondents who lived closest to the World Trade Center, the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was _________ percent.
A)5
B)10
C)20
D)25

Accepted Answer

According to a study conducted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the prevalence of PTSD among the sample of respondents who lived closest to the World Trade Center was 20%.

Question 20

Na'eem had a fear of riding on buses, so his mother had to drive him to school every day. Na'eem's phobia is a(n) _________ phobia.
A)situational
B)natural environment
C)blood-injury-injection
D)animal

Accepted Answer

Na'eem's fear is specific to riding on buses, which is a situation. Therefore, his phobia is a situational phobia.

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

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the treatment of specific phobias?

The setting for posttraumatic stress disorder to occur follows an experience accompanied by all of the following, EXCEPT

Individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) display a characteristic set of symptoms including all of the following EXCEPT

Phobias characterized by fear of public transportation or enclosed places are called situational phobias, and the typical onset age for those who suffer from them is

A culture bound syndrome in Chinese cultures called pa-leng (or sometimes "frigo phobia") often results in the sufferer

In Japan, the anxiety syndrome termed taijin kyofusho involves a fear of

Most of the people with BDD seek other types of health professionals such as__________.

The most prevalent psychological disorder in the general population is

The typical age of onset for both animal and natural environment phobias peaks at around ___ years.

Which of the following statements is not accurate regarding Body dysmorphic disorder?

The posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence rates of U.S. veterans returning home from the war in Vietnam was directly related to their

What is the role of parents in treating separation anxiety disorder?

The anxiety disorder called social anxiety disorder (SAD) , involving anxiety about being evaluated or criticized, usually begins during

Unlike most of the anxiety disorders in which female sufferers predominate, the sex ratio is almost equal in

Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of social anxiety disorder (SAD) ?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ?

In the general population, approximately ________ percent of people have specific fears severe enough to be diagnosed as phobias.

According to research as many as ________ percent of the general population suffer from social anxiety disorder (SAD) at some point in their lives.

Following the 9/11/2001 attacks, among the sample of respondents who lived closest to the World Trade Center, the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was _________ percent.

Na'eem had a fear of riding on buses, so his mother had to drive him to school every day. Na'eem's phobia is a(n) _________ phobia.