Question 1

The dread of the next anxiety attack can leave someone with ________ feeling helpless and out of control.

Accepted Answer

The given statement mentions the dread of the next anxiety attack, which is a key symptom of Panic Disorder. Paranoid individuals may feel like they are constantly being watched or persecuted, while manic individuals may experience excessive energy and euphoria. Amnesia refers to memory loss, and Bipolar Disorder involves periods of both high and low mood states. Therefore, Panic Disorder is the most suitable choice.

Question 2

Fear of being in a place or situation from which escape is difficult or impossible if something should go wrong is called

Accepted Answer

Agoraphobia is the fear of being in a place or situation from which escape is difficult or impossible if something goes wrong. It is commonly associated with fear of being in open or public places, but can also be related to fear of enclosed spaces or situations where escape may be impeded.

Question 3

Your aunt has a fear that makes it difficult for her to leave her home and to be out in public and open spaces. She feels trapped and is unable to work or engage in any kind of activity that requires going outside of her home. You are not surprised when you find out your aunt is diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

Agoraphobia is a fear of open spaces and situations where escape may be difficult or embarrassing, such as being outside the home or in a crowd. It can cause people to feel trapped and avoid situations where they might experience panic or anxiety. This description matches with the behavior and symptoms described for the aunt in the scenario.

Question 4

What is the main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder?

Accepted Answer

The main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder is that phobic disorder is linked to specific triggers, while generalized anxiety disorder is not linked to a specific trigger. People with phobic disorder experience intense fear or anxiety when exposed to certain objects or situations, such as heights, spiders, or flying. In contrast, people with generalized anxiety disorder feel anxious or worried about many different things, often for no apparent reason.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Some anxiety can be a normal and realistic response to certain situations or stressors. Not all anxiety is considered a disorder, and it is possible for mentally healthy individuals to experience occasional anxiety.

Question 6

The DSM-5 considers ________ to be an anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 considers phobias to be an anxiety disorder.

Question 7

During his college years, Jacob often experienced episodes of intense fear accompanied by the physical sensations of a heart attack. Jacob might have experienced a ________ disorder while in college.

Accepted Answer

The description of Jacob's experience suggests that he may have a panic disorder, which is characterized by recurrent panic attacks with physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and shortness of breath. Personality, depressive, eating, and somatic symptom disorders do not specifically match the symptoms described.

Question 8

Alice is 15 years old and afraid to speak in class. She fears that anything she says will lead to her enormous embarrassment. Alice might be classified as having

Accepted Answer

Alice's fear of speaking in class and concern about embarrassment indicates that she may have a social phobia or social anxiety disorder, which is a fear of social situations or situations where one might be judged or evaluated by others. Mysophobia is a fear of germs and dirt, paranoia is a distrust or suspicion of others, obsessive-compulsive disorder involves unwanted, repetitive thoughts and behaviors, and nosophobia is a fear of developing a specific illness or disease.

Question 9

A person with a pervasive and persistent sense of anxiety without any external cause may have

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described in the question fit the diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder, which is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about a variety of events and activities for most days over a period of at least 6 months. Panic attacks are recurrent episodes of intense fear that come on suddenly and unexpectedly. Paranoia is a type of delusion in which a person believes that others are "out to get them." Agoraphobia refers to a fear of being in situations or places from which escape might be difficult, embarrassing, or not possible. Anticipatory anxiety is a feature of many anxiety disorders and involves worrying excessively about future threats or negative outcomes.

Question 10

Agoraphobia is defined as a fear of

Accepted Answer

Agoraphobia is a fear of being in crowded public places or open spaces. This fear can be so severe that individuals may avoid leaving their homes altogether. While some individuals with agoraphobia may also have fears of blood, needles, or closed spaces, these fears are not specific to agoraphobia.

Question 11

Manny has such an intense fear of flying insects that he hardly ever goes outside his house during the summer months. He is probably suffering from a

Accepted Answer

Manny's behavior is consistent with a phobic disorder, which is characterized by an intense, irrational fear of specific objects or situations that significantly impairs a person's ability to function in their daily life.

Question 12

An anxiety disorder characterized by frequent panic attacks that affect the person's ability to function in day-to-day living is called

Accepted Answer

Panic disorder is characterized by the presence of panic attacks, which are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that peak within minutes and are accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, and trembling. These attacks can occur unexpectedly or in response to a trigger and can lead to avoidance behavior and other negative consequences.

Question 13

Leo worries all of the time. He worries about his money, his children, and his dog. His muscles are always tense and sore, he has trouble sleeping, is often irritable, and has difficulty concentrating. Leo's symptoms sound most like

Accepted Answer

Leo's symptoms are most consistent with generalized anxiety disorder, which is characterized by excessive worry and anxiety about a variety of everyday events or activities. The physical symptoms, such as muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, irritability, and difficulty concentrating, also align with this disorder. Panic disorder involves sudden, unpredictable panic attacks, while conversion disorder involves physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation. Dissociative disorders involve disruption of normal consciousness or identity, and illness anxiety disorder involves excessive fear of having a serious illness despite no evidence of actual illness.

Question 14

________ involves a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that causes disruption to one's life.

Accepted Answer

A specific phobia involves an excessive and persistent fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that is out of proportion to the actual danger and causes significant disruption to daily life.

Question 15

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent or unexpected panic attacks, which can include symptoms such as trembling, sweating, chest pain, and feelings of impending doom. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder, conversion disorder is a somatic symptom disorder, schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder, and pica is an eating disorder.

Question 16

The fear of being in a crowded public space is known as

Accepted Answer

The fear of being in a crowded public space is known as agoraphobia.

Question 17

While sitting in class, Sherman suddenly experiences a racing heart, clammy hands, dizziness, and shaking. Sherman has many of the symptoms typical of

Accepted Answer

Sherman's symptoms are typical of a panic attack, which often include physical sensations such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, and shaking. Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) involves a disruption of identity, while a fugue state involves dissociative amnesia and wandering behavior. Irrationality is a vague term and not a specific disorder, and a phobia typically involves a specific and persistent fear of a particular situation or object.

Question 18

Darcy is sitting at her desk in her office one day when, without warning, her heart begins racing rapidly, she has a sensation of being "out of her body," and she experiences dulled vision and hearing, rapid breathing, and sweating. She thinks she is having a heart attack. Nothing she is doing seems to have caused such an episode. Her symptoms MOST resemble

Accepted Answer

Darcy's symptoms are indicative of a panic attack, which is characterized by sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical symptoms such as sweating, racing heart, and rapid breathing.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder involves cycling between extreme mood states, including manic episodes and depressive episodes. It is not the same as major depression, as it includes manic symptoms as well. While medication can be helpful for treating bipolar disorder, it may take some trial and error to find what works for each individual. The prevalence of bipolar disorder is estimated to be around 1-2% of the general population.

Question 20

The ________ may be the brain region responsible for panic attacks.

Accepted Answer

The amygdala plays a crucial role in the processing of fear and emotions, and has been implicated in the physiological and psychological symptoms of panic attacks.

Quiz 12: Psychological Disorders