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ANXIETY DISORDERS:
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triggering of panic:
NB: Patients often mistake Panic = CR to neutral stimulus After patient equipped with
symptoms for a heart attack paired with a stimulus that mgt strats - expose to
and go to ER rather than naturally produces fear (UCS) situations that induce anxiety.
mental professional.
UCS= frightening stimulus 2. expose patient to
UCR=panic anxiety disorders
Break assoc. btwn symptoms
Neutral= bodily sensations that and panic --> exposing person
are present when frightening to bodily symptoms in context
stimulus occurs of relaxation --> extinction
phase of classical
CS =bodily sensations conditioning (CS without
CR = panic allowing CR to occur)
Meds:
Antidepressents: SSRIs,
sedatives (benzos such as
xanax)
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Meds: antidepressants (SSRIs)
OBSESSIVE- Etiology: Treatment:
COMPULSIVE relatively strong genetic
DISORDERS (OCD): component to OCD. Usually 5-10 yr delay in
treatment due to lack of recog
1. Recurrent obsessions or Patients appear to be inheriting or concealment of disorder
compulsions a brain with structural,
functional and chemical Behavioral psychotherapy:
[obsessions: unwanted abnormalities: "Exposure&Response
thoughts, impulses, images that Seratonin deficiency; Prevention"
increase anxiety] Overactivity of specific
brain circuitry (loop 1. expose to feared
[Compulsions: repetitive that includes frontal situation
behaviors/mental acts lobe&motor networks) 2. avoid engaging in
performed to decrease compulsion
anxiety] practiced in therapy and home
good results after 2-3 wks
2. Obsessions/compulsions are considered at least as effective
time consuming or distressful and longer lasting than meds
3. Insight is present (person
recog. that fears are irrational) Meds: All SSRIs and 1 TCA
4. Symptoms are not explained (Anafranil - >clomipramine)
by another disorder approved
(obsessions with foods,
alcohol) Psychosurgery:
2 brain parts are intentionally
lesioned to disrupt overactive
circuitry in severe and
treatment-resistant OCD
1. anterior cingulate gyrus
(cingulotomy)
2. internal capsule
(capsulotomy)
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POSTTRAUMATIC Onset of symptoms usually Treatment:
STRESS DISORDER being within 2 mths of
(PTSD): trauma but can begin Psychotherapy:
ANYTIME in future. Supportive psychotherapy
Person MUST be exposed to Behavioral therapy
an extreme traumatic stress: Diagnosis of acute stress (desensitization techniques to
Extreme trauamtic stress: disorder requires that diminsh fear response)
actual or threatened death or symptoms begin within one
serious injury to self/others in month of the stressor Meds: Usually antidepressant
which person responded with (SSRIs or TCAs)
negative emotion Vulnerable populations:
Exposed: direct experience, young adults; can happen to Under investigation:
witnessing or learning of the anyone @ any age. therapeutic forgetting: drugs to
traumatic event Orthopedic patients hv high blunt memories
rate of PTSD
3 symptoms may develop at
any time in future:
Symptoms from all three Q: What is the diagnosis if:
categories lasting MORE
than 1 month: A. 3 days after trauma and
1) re-experiencing the lasted 3 weeks: Acute
event stress disorder
(dreams, recollections, B. 2 weeks after trauma
feeling event reoccur; and lasted 2 months:
psychological or PTSD
physiological distress when C. What is your answer to
encountering symbols) A&B above if only 2
2) Avoidance of stimuli symptom categories
or a numbing existed? Adjustment
response disorders, NOS.
Aviod thoughts, convos, places
that are reminders, amnesia for
event, anhedonia, detachment
from others, flat affect, sense
of foreshortened future
3) hyperarousal
insomnia, irritability,
concentration probs,
hypervigilance, exaggerated
startle response
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ACUTE STRESS Symptoms of all three Treatment:
DISORDER: categories develop within 1
month of trauma and last a min Psychotherapy:
Serious traumatic event occurs of 2 day and max of 1 month. Supportive psychotherapy
in which person has an Behavioral therapy (relaxation
immediate -ve emotional 1. re-experiencing the event and desensitization techniques
response. 2. avoidance of stimuli or to diminish fear)
numbing response
3. hyperarousal Meds:
PTSD-like symptoms develop Anxiolytic meds (benzos for
within one month of trauma. fast acting effects)
Symptoms last 4 weeks or
LESS.
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SUMMARY TABLE
SSRIs,
B-Blockers-reduce
physical symptoms
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ACUTE STRESS DISORDER Immediate -ve emotional Behavioral therapy
response to traumatic event;
Symptoms develop within one Anxiolytic meds: Benzos
month of trauma; last 4 weeks
or LESS
GAD Everything Cognitive therapy
Uncontrolled anxiety about Behavioral therapy
multiple events occurring the
majority of days for 6 MONTHS Acutely: benzos (Short
OR MORE term)
Chronic: Antidepressants
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REVIEW QUESTIONS:
2Pedro is so intimidated by the possibility of having a panic attack that he stays home
the majority of the time. If he does go out, he insists that one of his friends
accompany him in case he has a panic attack. In addition to having panic disorder,
Pedro might also be described as being _________.
social phobic
agoraphobic
claustrophobic
arachnophobic
6Gina’s therapist is helping her to overcome her fear of flying by training her in
relaxation techniques and orally presenting her with gradually more frightening
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situations in which she performs activities related to airports and getting on a plane.
This technique is known as ___________________.
systematic desensitization flooding thought stopping biofeedback
7Natasha gets nervous when other people watch her eat lunch. She is worried that her
behavior will catch the attention of others and that they might mock her and make fun
of the way she eats. This fear typically forces her to eat in her office. These symptoms
suggest that Natasha has ___________________.
panic disorder simple phobia social phobia obsessive compulsive
disorder.
8The most common type of feared situation for someone with social phobia is
____________________.
meeting new people using public bathrooms eating in public speaking
in public
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Have client recognize anxiety-producing thoughts and seek more rational
alternative thoughts. Use free association in order to illuminate conflicts that reside
in the person’s unconscious.
Actively listen to the client’s concerns and provide a therapeutic environment rich
in empathy
. Urge the client to develop an enhanced sense of self more in line with his or her
actual self.
14Phuong was a passenger in a terrible car wreck that left four of her friends dead.
She has continuous nightmares that go back to that fateful night. In addition to being
emotionally numb about the whole situation, she feels very guilty that she survived the
ordeal. Phuong is most likely diagnosed as having ___________________.
generalized anxiety disorder panic disorder post-traumatic stress disorder
simple phobia
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techniques for post-traumatic stress disorder.
behavioral; cognitive
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1 The experience of anxiety involves emotional as well as what other components?
. A. cognitive
B. behavioral
C. physical
D. all of the above
2 Carlos gets a thrill out of skydiving and does it as often as he can. During the summer, he is
. a guide taking tourists white water river rafting. He has had some very dangerous
experiences, but seems to thrive on such adventure. Carlos is
A. crazy.
B. highly anxious.
C. a high risk taker.
D. phobic.
3 Tama feels anxious most of the time. She is worried about her job, her family, and her
. house. She worries about everything. In addition, she is having difficulty sleeping and has
started to have severe headaches. Tama would most likely be diagnosed with
A. Panic attacks.
B. PTSD.
C. OCD.
D. GAD.
4 Peggy is afraid of leaving her house because of a fear of having a panic attack and not being
. able to get help. Peggy would most likely be diagnosed with
A. social phobia.
B. agoraphobia.
C. specific phobia.
D. general phobia.
5 Jeff is terribly afraid of dogs, to the point that he can't stand to hear one bark. Jeff suffers
. from
A. social phobia.
B. agoraphobia.
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C. specific phobia.
D. general phobia.
6 Sharon was the victim of a brutal attack six months ago. She is experiencing flashbacks, is
. having difficulty sleeping because of nightmares about the event and is experiencing
physiological symptoms when something triggers an aspect of the assault. She is also feeling
detached and is avoiding activities she used to enjoy. Sharon is suffering from
A. GAD.
B. acute stress disorder.
C. PTSD.
D. panic attacks.
7 Tom was robbed three weeks ago at gunpoint and hit several times. For the last three weeks
. he has had considerable trouble sleeping because of nightmares, difficulty concentrating,
exaggerated startle responses, flashbacks and has felt a restricted range of affect. Now
during the fourth week following the attack, Tom is beginning to feel more like his old self.
Tom would be diagnosed with
A. GAD.
B. acute stress disorder.
C. PTSD.
D. panic attacks.
8 A phobia can be created by associating a neutral stimulus with a strong fear response to a
. naturally frightening stimulus. This is a description of
A. operant conditioning.
B. classical conditioning.
C. modeling.
D. prepared conditioning.
9 Linda becomes very anxious and panicky when she is close to a horse. Avoiding horses
. lessens the anxiety, so she does this at all costs, completely avoiding any situation that may
put her in contact with horses. This is an example of
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A. operant conditioning.
B. classical conditioning.
C. modeling.
D. prepared conditioning.
1 Kyle's father was afraid of snakes and Kyle became afraid of snakes as a result of watching
0 his father's fear. This is an example of
. A. operant conditioning.
B. classical conditioning.
C. modeling.
D. prepared conditioning.
1 Despite their differences, the psychodynamic, behavioral and cognitive perspectives all
1 share the common belief that clients must
. A. transfer the source of their anxiety onto the therapist to better understand it.
B. tackle the negative thoughts that create the anxiety.
C. look to genetic factors that might explain the anxiety disorder.
D. confront their fears in order to overcome them.
1 Some researchers suggest that sustained stress during critical periods of development may
2 permanently damage the cells regulating the functioning of the
. A. CNS.
B. HPA axis.
C. GAD.
D. GABA.
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1 Chronic, debilitating nervousness
4 A. Generalized anxiety disorder
.
B. Panic disorder
C. Phobias
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
E. Posttraumatic stress and acute stress Disorder
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1 Anxiety disorders are associated with
. A. twice the average rate of medical costs.
B. higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
C. twice the risk of suicidal ideation.
D. all of the above
2 While all anxiety disorders share excessively high or frequent levels of anxiety, panic
. disorder and phobias are distinguished by also having high levels of
A. obsession about the feared object.
B. fear
C. compulsion to avoid panic attacks.
D. long term consequences.
3 Kimberly has a persistent and excessive fear of flying. She realizes that this is unrealistic and
. is interfering with her career opportunities. Kimberly would probably be diagnosed with a(n)
A. panic attack.
B. obsession.
C. social phobia.
D. specific phobia.
4 Jorge is required to take a speech class in order to graduate from college. He has put off
. taking the class until his final semester because of his extreme fear of being humiliated or
embarrassed in front of the class. He knows that his fear is unrealistic but the anxiety it
produces makes him consider dropping out of school. Jorge suffers from
A. panic attacks.
B. OCD.
C. social phobia.
D. specific phobia.
5 What separates shyness from social phobia is that people with social phobia
. A. avoid more social situations.
B. feel more discomfort socially.
C. experience symptoms for longer periods of their life.
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D. all of the above
6 According to the DSM-IV-TR criteria, for a diagnosis of panic disorder, a person must
. experience recurrent _______ panic attacks.
A. uncued
B. cued
C. persistent
D. life-threatening
9 Both Sara and Tara have been diagnosed with panic disorder. Sara, however, is unable to
. leave her house without a great deal of distress. Sara also suffers from
A. compulsiveness.
B. a specific phobia.
C. agoraphobia.
D. all of the above
1 Marge worries constantly about her health, finances and relationships. Her worries are
0 excessive, uncontrollable and causing problems in her daily life. This has been going on for
. about a year. She has found that she is having difficulty concentrating, is restless and
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irritable. Marge meets the criteria for which diagnosis?
A. Panic attack
B. Social phobia
C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
D. Agoraphobia
1 Among people diagnosed with OCD, _________ symptoms are associated with an early age
2 onset, more indecisiveness, more anxiety and depression, and little insight into symptoms.
. A. hoarding
B. cleaning
C. counting
D. eating
1 This disorder entails an extreme response to a traumatic event, including increased anxiety,
3 avoidance of stimuli associated with the stressor, and a general numbing of emotional
. responses.
A. Panic attack
B. Social phobia
C. Posttraumatic stress disorder
D. Agoraphobia
1 The prevalence of DSM-IV-TR anxiety disorders varies across cultures because cultures
4 differ with regard to
. A. attitudes toward mental illness.
B. stress levels.
C. prevalence of poverty.
D. all of the above
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1 Researchers have found that people who meet diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders
5 display less activity in the
. A. hippocampus.
B. basal ganglia.
C. medial prefrontal cortex.
D. amygdala
1 As many as _____ percent of people with panic disorder describe a severe stressor that
6 occurred just before the onset of the disorder.
. A. 30
B. 75
C. 50
D. 80
1 These protect a person, who has an anxiety disorder, against feared consequences, helping
8 them to maintain overly negative cognitions.
. A. Positive thoughts
B. Safety behaviors
C. Cognitive restructuring
D. All of the above
1 The amount of _________ that people have during a traumatic event seems to be a major
9 variable in whether anxiety disorders develop.
. A. control
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B. cooperation
C. participation
D. none of the above
2 This two step behavioral model of specific phobias conditioning includes; 1) the classical
0 conditioning of the fear and 2) through operant conditioning gaining relief from the
. conditioned fear.
A. Mowrer's two-factor model
B. Beck's two-factor model
C. Skinner's two-factor model
D. Freud's two-factor model
2 There is evidence that social phobia is related to attention to _______ cues rather than
1 ________ cues.
. A. cognitive/behavioral
B. structured/unstructured
C. internal/external
D. conscious/unconscious
2 Classical conditioning of panic attacks in response to bodily sensations has been called
2 A. reactive conditioning.
.
B. counter conditioning
C. classical conditioning
D. interoceptive conditioning
2 Karen has distressing negative thoughts about the consequences of having a panic attack in a
3 public place. As a result, she is afraid to leave her house and is considered agoraphobic.
. Karen is experiencing a
A. fear-of-fear.
B. loss of confidence
C. behavioral set back
D. none of the above
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2 One theory suggests that people with OCD suffer from a deficit in __________, because
4 they fail to gain the internal sense of completion.
. A. behavioral impulses
B. yedasentience
C. early childhood conditioning
D. understanding delayed gratification
2 Traumas that were caused by __________ are more likely to cause PTSD than natural
5 disasters.
. A. fires
B. chronic illness
C. humans
D. all of the above
2 Erin, who is now 30, was sexually assaulted in college. Shortly after the assault she began to
6 dissociate. This behavior has continued for several years. Erin's risk for ongoing PTSD
. symptoms is
A. high
B. low
C. stable
D. b and c
2 While exposure treatments for phobias have become more efficient, this new treatment is
7 more effective than systematic desensitization.
. A. Token distribution
B. Operant exposure
C. In vivo exposure
D. Revisited systematic desensitization
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D. CBT
2 Research has found that early interventions using cognitive behavioral approaches that
9 include exposure decreased the risk that _______ would develop into PTSD.
. A. ASD
B. GAD
C. OCD
D. PCT
3 Timma has been diagnosed with OCD, and she also presents with hoarding behaviors. What
0 do we know about the effects of medication treatments?
. A. They are highly effective as hoarding symptoms diminish soon after taking.
B. They are not very effective, as hoarding symptoms often do not diminish.
C. Hoarding symptoms diminish and even disappear after a long time of taking.
D. Medication treatments are never tried with people who have hoarding symptoms.
3 Although these are among the most commonly prescribed medications for social phobia,
1 research doesn't indicate they are effective for this use.
. A. Beta blockers
B. SSRIs
C. Benzodiazepines
D. Tricyclics
3 Most people who stop taking medications for their anxiety disorder
2 A. do well.
.
B. would have gotten better anyway
C. relapse.
D. develop other disorders.
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