Abnormal Psychology Spring 2024 Exam #3 Review Sheet: Anxiety Disorders and OCD

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What is the primary treatment option for panic disorder?

Drug therapy (SSRIs and Benzodiazepines) (correct)

Herbal remedies

Surgical intervention

Physical therapy

How can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) assist individuals with panic disorder?

By encouraging avoidance of triggers

By educating about symptoms and reducing catastorphic thinking (correct)

By providing herbal supplements

By promoting excessive worrying

Which technique involves exposing individuals with panic disorder to situations related to their condition?

Dietary restrictions

Reflexology treatment

External exposure therapy

Internal exposure techniques (correct)

What characterizes an obsession in individuals with OCD?

Unwanted repetitive thoughts and urges Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior exemplifies a compulsion in OCD patients?

Excessive handwashing Signup and view all the answers

Do individuals with OCD exhibit any brain abnormalities?

Yes, there are brain abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes panic from anxiety?

Panic is brief and occurs without a trigger, anxiety is intense and occurs with a trigger. Signup and view all the answers

What brain abnormalities are associated with panic disorder?

Decreased grey matter in basal ganglia and limbic structures. Signup and view all the answers

How long must persistent concern or worry about additional panic attacks last for it to meet the DSM-5 criteria for panic disorder?

At least 1 month. Signup and view all the answers

What are the physiological symptoms commonly experienced during a panic attack?

Shortness of breath, trembling, dizziness, faintness, hot and cold flashes. Signup and view all the answers

Which feature distinguishes the DSM-5 criteria for panic disorder from a panic attack?

Duration of persistent worry about additional attacks. Signup and view all the answers

During a panic attack, what structures in the brain are involved?

Decreased grey matter in limbic structures. Signup and view all the answers

What neurotransmitters are impacted by alcohol consumption?

Endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine Signup and view all the answers

How does alcohol affect inhibition?

By increasing the effects of GABA Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal BAC limit for considering a person intoxicated?

.08 Signup and view all the answers

How is moderate drinking defined by the NIAAA?

No more than 4 drinks per day for men and no more than 14 drinks per week for men Signup and view all the answers

How does the NIAAA define binge drinking?

Consuming enough alcohol to have a BAC of .08 within a 2 hr period Signup and view all the answers

What are the DSM-5 criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder?

Drinking more than intended, unsuccessful attempts to reduce use, spending much time obtaining alcohol, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference in brain structures between individuals diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID) and those without the diagnosis?

Individuals with DID have a smaller hippocampus and smaller amygdala compared to those without the diagnosis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of treatment approaches for dissociative disorders?

The main goal is to focus on integrating various parts of oneself. Signup and view all the answers

Is there a specific medication established to directly treat dissociative disorders?

No, there are no established medications that directly treat dissociative disorders. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes somatic symptom disorder?

Somatic or bodily symptoms that cause distress or disruption not consistent with a medical disorder. Signup and view all the answers

How is illness anxiety disorder defined?

A preoccupation with having a serious illness. Signup and view all the answers

'What was illness anxiety disorder called in previous versions of the DSM?'

'Hypochondriasis' Signup and view all the answers

Which gender has a higher prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder?

Males Signup and view all the answers

What is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis?

THC Signup and view all the answers

How does medical marijuana differ from recreational marijuana?

Medical marijuana contains CBD as the main component Signup and view all the answers

Do hallucinogenic drugs produce dependence or withdrawal symptoms?

No, they do not produce any effects on the body Signup and view all the answers

Which drug listed belongs to a natural source hallucinogen?

Psilocybin Signup and view all the answers

What type of effects do hallucinogens produce?

Alter perceptual experiences and mood Signup and view all the answers