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- 1. Multiple ChoiceGAD, panic, and phobias are formally classified as __________ disorders.PsychoticManicPersonalityAnxiety
- 2. Multiple ChoiceVic has unpredictable and repeated attacks of overwhelming anxiety that frequently leave him dizzy, nauseous, short of breath, and in tears. A psychologist is likely to view Vic’s behavior as indicative ofa panic disorderpsychotic breakdowndissociative breakdownobsession
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThinking of psychological disorders as biologically based sickness is known as thePsychoanalytic theoryHumanistic perspectiveMedical modelBiopsychosocial approach
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhile he was studying, Matthew was suddenly overwhelmed by feelings of intense apprehension. For several minutes he felt so agitated that he could not catch his breath. Matthew was most likely suffering from a(n):Bipolar disorderDissociative disorderDysthymic disorderPanic attack
- 5. Multiple ChoiceKaylee is so afraid of spiders and insects that she avoids most outdoor activities and even refuses to go to the basement of her own house alone. Kaylee appears to suffer from a(n):PhobiaBipolar disorderDissociative disorderObsessive-compulsive disorder
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhile on a visit to the Midwest, Samantha's residence was demolished by a tornado. Ever since, she has been plagued by terrible nightmares and occasional flashbacks. What disorder is Samantha likely suffering from?HypochondriasisPTSDAvoidant Personality DisorderMajor Depressive Disorder
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA person has continuous and unreasonable fear of embarrassing and humiliating themselves in a social situation.Bipolar l disorderSocial phobiaMass hysteriaSomatization disorder
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIntense fear that is irrational and caused by a specific object or situation.Specific phobiaDysthymic disorderMass hysteriaConduct disorder
- 9. Multiple ChoiceJulia always seem to feel tense and sometimes has difficulty concentrating. She is often worrying about deadlines that are far off into the future. She also feels that she may be letting others down. She has difficulty identifying the source of her tension. What might her diagnosis be?narcolepsyobsessive-compulsive disorderPTSDgeneralized anxiety disorder
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAn anxiety disorder consisting of uncontrollable thoughts and feeling the need to perform certain rituals.PhobiaBipolar DisorderObsessive Compulsive DisorderGeneralized Anxiety Disorder
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAn Iraq War veteran continues to break into a panic whenever he hears the sound of a helicopter. He is most likely suffering from...Phobia of HelicoptersPost Traumatic Stress DisorderObsessive Compulsive DisorderPanic Disorder
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThis is the fear of open or public spaces (sometimes because one has had a panic attack and then is fearful of having another one in public)ClaustrophobiaAgoraphobiaArachnophobia
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following examples best illustrates a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?Steven hyperventilates whenever he is in an elevator.Shelly complains constantly about feeling sick and goes to many doctors.Blake wanders around town in a daze, not sure how she got there.Adam must lock his door 10 times before he leaves for work every morning.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThis disorder is characterized by irritability, difficulty concentrating, and inability to control one's worry.Specific PhobiaGeneralized Anxiety DisorderObsessive-Compulsive DisorderBipolar Disorder
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?AgoraphobiaPanic DisorderIllness Anxiety DisorderGeneralized Anxiety Disorder
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