For a diagnosis of Agoraphobia, an individual must have fear, anxiety, or avoidance that is persistent, typically lasting about ____ months.
Six
100
True or False: Agoraphobia occurs in 1.7% of the population.
True
100
Which questionnaire would you use to assess a client's agoraphobic fear and physical body symptoms?
The Agoraphobic Cognitions Questionnaire
100
The evidence-based practice and most widely used treatment of Agoraphobia is _________.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
100
Persistent fear, anxiety, and ________, that is out of proportion in the situation, are all aspects of Agoraphobia.
Avoidance
200
For a diagnosis of Agoraphobia, an individual must have marked fear or anxiety about how many of the following situations? Using public transportation, being in open spaces, being in enclosed places, standing in line or in a crowd, and being outside of the home alone.
Two or more
200
Agoraphobia is more likely to affect...
A. Men
B. Women
B. Women
200
Which inventory would you use to specifically assess avoidance behavior in a client with Agoraphobia?
Mobility inventory for agoraphobia
200
CBT treatment of Agoraphobia has been found to improve _____% of panic with minimal agoraphobia symptoms.
50-70%
200
What are two cultural considerations that should be taken into account when assessing for Agoraphobia?
Age, religion, gender, etc.
300
If an individual meets the diagnostic criteria for Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder, what diagnosis should be given?
Both Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder diagnoses
300
True or False: The first onset of Agoraphobia may occur during childhood.
True (it is rare)
300
What other co-occurring disorders might be important to assess for in a client with Agoraphobia?
Depression and substance use
*Suicidality should be addressed as well