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Name one symptom of GAD
what is Excessive anxiety and worry. Restlessness. Fatigue. Irritability. Muscle Tension. Difficulty Concentrating.
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T/F : younger adults experience more symptoms than older adults
WHAT IS true
100
T/F: GAD cannot be developed genetically
WHAT IS false
100
_______ is associated with developing anxiety disorder
What is behavioral inhibition, negative affectivity, neuroticism, harm avoidance
100
How long must an individual experience symptoms in order to meet the DSM V diagnostic criteria for GAD?
At least 6 months.
200
Name one drug used to assist GAD
WHAT IS Tricyclic: antidepressants (TCA) Buspirone Benzodiazepines Hydroxyzine Opipramol
200
The clinical expression of generalized anxiety disorde is relatively consistent across
WHAT IS lifespan
200
Parents can influence the onset of GAD -- what are two ways this is possible?
(1) Abuse ; (2) Overprotection
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T/F: Childhood adversities and parental overprotection have been associated with GAD
WHAT IS true?
200
True or False. The rate of GAD in the US is extremely high compared to other countries.
False. Its relatively average.
300
True or false: it is difficult to control worry
WHAT IS true
300
T/F: It is believed that its not the situation but how we perceive it that contributes to feelings of anxiety
False
300
It is the excessiveness of the worry about _____ events that is abnormal
WHAT IS future
300
How long must an individual experience symptoms in order to meet the DSM V diagnostic criteria for GAD?
WHAT IS atleast 6 months
300
Name ONE symptom of GAD.
Excessive anxiety and worry. Restlessness. Fatigue. Irritability. Muscle Tension. Difficulty Concentrating.
400
Name one advantage and disadvantage to using medication
advantage: no dependence; safe in case of overdose disadvantage: latency of action 2 to 6 weeks; etc. (refer to chart); agitation, nervousness
400
T/F: It is believed that its not the situation but how we perceive it that contributes to feelings of anxiety
True
400
Name another type of anxiety
WHAT IS social anxiety OCD PTSD
400
Which gender is more likely to develop GAD?
WHAT IS female
400
What is the prevalence rate of the GAD in the US?
About 3%
500
What is the job of SSRI's?
blocking the reabsorption of serotonin
500
What is the main goal for CBT? How does it work?
Become aware of situations that trigger anxious & depressive feelings (e.g., situations involving conflict, social judgment, need for self-advocacy) Identify thoughts behind the feeling, Become aware of ineffective thought patterns Helps to learn to modify thoughts so they are more realistic and effective by breaking down worries into specific concerns and realizing anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling but not dangerous
500
The presence of gray and white matter in these areas of the brain is linked to GAD
(1) right striatum and (2) right superior temporal pole
500
What is the age range for the most prevalence of GAD (AND what's the percentage of people in this age range that have GAD)?
(1) 51-59 ; (2) 93%
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Name ONE disorder that is comorbid with GAD.
Panic Disorder. SAD. Anxiety Disorders. Depressive Disorders.