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?

    <p>Unwanted repetitive thoughts and urges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior exemplifies a compulsion in OCD patients?

    <p>Excessive handwashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do individuals with OCD exhibit any brain abnormalities?

    <p>Yes, there are brain abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes panic from anxiety?

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

    What brain abnormalities are associated with panic disorder?

    <p>Decreased grey matter in basal ganglia and limbic structures.</p> 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?

    <p>At least 1 month.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Duration of persistent worry about additional attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Decreased grey matter in limbic structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurotransmitters are impacted by alcohol consumption?

    <p>Endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does alcohol affect inhibition?

    <p>By increasing the effects of GABA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>.08</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is moderate drinking defined by the NIAAA?

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

    How does the NIAAA define binge drinking?

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

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

    <p>Drinking more than intended, unsuccessful attempts to reduce use, spending much time obtaining alcohol, etc.</p> 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?

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

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

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

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

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

    What characterizes somatic symptom disorder?

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

    How is illness anxiety disorder defined?

    <p>A preoccupation with having a serious illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Hypochondriasis'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gender has a higher prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder?

    <p>Males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis?

    <p>THC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does medical marijuana differ from recreational marijuana?

    <p>Medical marijuana contains CBD as the main component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do hallucinogenic drugs produce dependence or withdrawal symptoms?

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

    Which drug listed belongs to a natural source hallucinogen?

    <p>Psilocybin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of effects do hallucinogens produce?

    <p>Alter perceptual experiences and mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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