Straighterline Psychology 101 Exam #5 Questions and Correct Answers (Complete Solution) Graded A+

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Straighterline Psychology 101 Exam #5 Questions and Correct Answers (Complete Solution) Graded A+ From a behavioral perspective, the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder may become inadvertent... ly ______ when a person feels that their worry has led to some sort of positive outcome. a. reinforced b. generalized c. discriminated d. extinguished ✔✔ a. reinforced When we leaves his house, Carlton experiences high levels of anxiety about whether he has locked his front door. As a result, he goes back to check the door multiple times, and sometimes he is so anxious about not having locked up that he is unable to leave his home at all. Which disorder is he most likely experiencing here? a. social phobia b. generalized anxiety disorder c. obsessive compulsive disorder d. avoidant personality disorder ✔✔ c. obsessive compulsive disorder When Olivia was a child, she observed how her mother would count calories and restrict her eating. Now Olivia deals with her stressors by avoiding food and staying slender. Olivia's early experiences being channeled into a food-related anxiety is an example of a(n) ______vulnerability. a. specific b. psychological c. developmental d. biological ✔✔ a. specific What does NOT belong to the "triple vulnerabilities" model? a. acute vulnerabilities b. biological vulnerabilities c. psychological vulnerabilities d. specific vulnerabilities ✔✔ a. Acute vulnerabilities Cognitive behavioral therapies are effective treatments for anxiety disorders. _________________ is/are a key component of this therapy. a. exposure exercises b. medications c. psychoanalysis d. all of the above ✔✔ a. exposure exercises Kyle is so preoccupied with avoiding germs that he washes his hands as many as 20 times an hour. Kyle most likely suffers from: a. panic disorder b. generalized anxiety disorder c. obsessive-compulsive disorder d. bipolar disorder ✔✔ c. obsessive-compulsive disorder Which of the following is true regarding treatment for anxiety disorders? a. Neither medication or CBT have been found to be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety disorders b. although both medication and CBT are effective, the effects of medication are longer lasting. c. although both medication and CBT are effective, the effects of CBT are longer lasting d. none of the above ✔✔ c. although both medication and CBT are effective, the effects of CBT are longer lasting Specific genetic factors that might make someone particularly susceptible to developing an anxiety disorder are called ______ vulnerabilities; however, no single gene has been identified as directly causing anxiety or panic symptoms. a. biological b. psychological c. genomic d. evolutionary ✔✔ a. biological ________________ can be defined as a negative mood state that is accompanied by bodily symptoms, muscle tension, a sense of unease, and apprehension about future danger or misfortune. a. depression b. stress c. anxiety d. fear ✔✔ c. anxiety Specific phobias can be categorized by type. Which of the following is a type of specific phobia? a. Panic-type; symptoms include panic attacks and fear of dying or "going crazy" b. obsessive-compulsive type; symptoms include ritual cleaning c. Trauma type; symptoms include avoiding situation that remind a person of trauma d. blood-injury type; symptoms include a fear of blood or needles ✔✔ d. blood-injury type; symptoms include a fear of blood or needles After serving two terms in Afghanistan, Kurt is suffering from insomnia, is agitated and jumpy, and has intrusive thoughts that cause great distress. Kurt is most likely suffering from: a. post-traumatic stress disorder b. schizophrenia c. obsessive-compulsive disorder d. generalized anxiety disorder ✔✔ a. post-traumatic stress disorder _________________________________ is characterized by constant worry over minor and catastrophic events. Other complaints, such as muscle tension, fatigue, and irritability are common. a. panic disorder b. generalized anxiety c. major depressive disorder d. specific phobia ✔✔ b. generalized anxiety Anxiety disorders are thought to emerge from "triple vulnerabilities." Which of the following is NOT an example of one of those vulnerabilities? a. Janette's genetics make her more susceptible to anxiety based on how her brain reacts to stress. b. Zoe's small physical build makes her predisposed to feel the world is overwhelming leading to anxiety. c. Cory had traumatic experiences at a young age making him view the world as uncontrollable and dangerous. d. Based on his families reactions, Vinnie learned growing up that physical illness is very dangerous so he becomes anxious when someone gets sick. ✔✔ b. Zoe's small physical build makes her predisposed to feel the world is overwhelming leading to anxiety. Which of the following is not a category of symptoms experienced by individuals with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder? a. Re-experiencing b. Avoidance c. Hyperarousal d. Repetitive Behavior ✔✔ d. Repetitive Behavior Manpreet experiences high levels of anxiety about exposure to germs. As a result, he typically washes his hands more than 100 times a day. What is the clinical term for this behavior? a. an obsession b. a compulsion c. a delusion d. a misattribution ✔✔ b. a compulsion Which of the following is the most common anxiety disorder? a. Obsessive-compulsive disorder b. Specific phobia c. Post-traumatic stress disorder d. Social anxiety disorder ✔✔ b. Specific Phobia Research finds that __________ stress, which involves problematic events that activate one's biological or psychological stress response system over an extended period of time, is related to an increased risk of major depressive disorder. a. chronic b. nascent c. acute d. complicated ✔✔ a. chronic [Show More]

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