Phobias
Symptom which everyone associates phobias with.
What is excessive fear?
Anxiety is only declared as GAD if this happens.
A) Over 6 months
B) Anxiety causes disruption to normal life
Name a cause of OCD mentioned.
Stress
Trauma
Infections
Parenting style
Perinatal Complications
Family history of OCD
Specific genes
What percentage is closest to the percentage of people in the US who have panic disorder?
A) 1%
B) 2%
C) 3%
D) 4%
C) 3% (2.7%)
PTSD is mostly caused by ___ factors.
A) Genetic
B) Environmental
B) Environmental
The duration of the fear, according to DSM-V, to be classified as a phobia.
Due to its vagueness, physicians avoid diagnosing this disorder unless...
There is no better disorder to label it under
What is checking OCD most known for?
fear that something bad would happen if an action is not repeated to be checked multiple times
Childhood trauma or abuse
Social isolation or negative interactions with people.
Natural disasters/ Climate Change
Stressful life events (Job loss, failing school, deaths)
Substance abuse
An imbalance of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain
The hallmark of PTSD
What is re-experiencing trauma/flashbacks?
What is not a symptom of phobias?
A) feeling unsteady
B) fear of losing control
C) dissociation
D) fatigue
D) fatigue
What does therapy for this disorder attempt to address?
A) Reducing stress
B) Boost coping skills
C) Mitigate stressors
D) Desensitization for the stressor
A) Reducing stress
B) Boost coping skills
OCD starts with continuous _____ thoughts, which divulge into ____ behaviors that diminish the _____
obsessive; compulsive; urge(want)
What is not a fear experienced with Panic Disorder?
A) Intense general fear
B) Fear of fainting
C) Fear of losing control
D) Fear of dying
B) Fear of fainting
PTSD with the fastest onset from a stimulus
What is uncomplicated PTSD?
What could not be used to treat phobias?
A) Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
B) Exposure therapy
C) Hypnotherapy
D) Client-centered therapy
D) Client-centered therapy
What is not a symptom observed with GAD?
A) Trouble falling/staying asleep
B) Grouchiness
C) Emotional numbing
D) Inability to concentrate
C) Emotional numbing
What is not a symptom exhibited with OCD?
A) Religious or moral obsession
B) Derealization
C) Doubting
D) Avoiding situations
B) Derealization
What is likely not a main way to treat Panic Disorder?
A) Group Therapy
B) Psychotherapy
C) Medication
D) Major Lifestyle Changes
A) Group Therapy
What is NOT a symptom of PTSD?
A) Nightmares
B) Avoiding thoughts or feelings
C) Hot flashes
D) Anger Outbursts
C) Hot flashes
The 500 questions will be about a person who has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, which may or may not be the one in the list. Figure out the diagnosis based on the CST:
Cause: Accidental fall from a building
Symptoms: Avoiding anything related to falls / Nightmares about falling
Treatment: Eye movement desensitization (quirky)
What is PTSD?
The 500 questions will be about a person who has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, which may or may not be the one in the list. Figure out the diagnosis based on the CST:
Cause: Long-term collegial stress
Symptoms: Habitual straightening of area, worry for possible negative effects, etc.
Treatment: Habit reversal training
What is OCD?
The 500 questions will be about a person who has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, which may or may not be the one on the list. Figure out the diagnosis based on the CST:
Cause: Parental influence
Symptoms: Fear of losing control/fainting, disassociation, accelerated heart rate from a specific stimulus
Treatment: CBT
What are specific phobias?
The 500 questions will be about a person who may have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, which may or may not be the one in the list. Figure out the diagnosis based on the CST:
Cause: Family history of the issue
Symptoms: Racing heart, frequent bowel movements
Treatment: Surgery, radioactive iodine ;)
Trick question! What is hyperthyroidism?
The 500 questions will be about a person who has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, which may or may not be the one in the list. Figure out the diagnosis based on the CST:
Cause: Drug Abuse
Symptoms: Trouble falling asleep / Fatigue / Inability to concentrate
Treatment: Working with a therapist to boost coping skills
What is GAD?