Mental Health and Psychology Anxiety Disorders

Question 1

Which anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent, excessive worry about multiple everyday events lasting at least 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Panic Disorder

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Social Anxiety Disorder

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Specific Phobia

Question 2

What is the first-line psychological treatment for most anxiety disorders according to evidence-based guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Psychodynamic therapy

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Humanistic therapy

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EMDR

Question 3

A patient experiences sudden, intense episodes of fear with palpitations, sweating, and a sense of impending doom lasting 10 minutes. What disorder is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Panic Disorder

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GAD

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Agoraphobia

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PTSD

Question 4

Which neurotransmitter system is most implicated in the pathophysiology of anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

GABA and Serotonin

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Dopamine

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Acetylcholine

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Glutamate alone

Question 5

Systematic desensitization for phobias pairs gradual exposure with which therapeutic technique?

Accepted Answer

Relaxation training

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Free association

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Cognitive restructuring

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Biofeedback

Question 6

Social Anxiety Disorder differs from shyness primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Causes significant functional impairment

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Involves only public speaking fears

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Begins in adulthood

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Requires medication to diagnose