Anxiety and Fear-Related Disorders

According to the ICD-11, anxiety disorders are classified under which category?

What is the estimated global lifetime prevalence of anxiety disorders?

According to the information, what percentage of individuals with an Anxiety Disorder never receive any form of treatment?

Anxiety incorporates which of the following elements?

What is anxiety related to, biologically?

According to the information, what is the key difference between fear and anxiety?

When does anxiety become a mental health problem, according to the information?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential health problem linked to higher risk from anxiety?

Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness when they involve:

Which of the following conditions is NOT included under the category 'anxiety and fear-related disorders' in ICD-11?

According to the information, what characterizes Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)?

What is a key characteristic of Panic Disorder (PD) as described in the provided information?

What is the primary characteristic of a specific phobia?

According to the information, what are the key characteristics of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Which of the following is an example of a physiological symptom of anxiety, as listed in the content?

Which of the following is considered a cognitive symptom of anxiety?

Which of the following is categorized as a behavioural symptom related to anxiety?

In the case scenario about Stephen, what significant life event preceded the worsening of his anxiety symptoms?

Which psychological perspective suggests that psychological problems, including GAD, areprimarily caused by maladaptive thoughts and assumptions?

According to the biological explanation of anxiety disorders, which brain region plays a crucial role in the regulation of negative emotion?

Within the biological explanation of anxiety, what role does GABA play?

Which concept is central to the behavioural explanation of anxiety disorders?

What type of conditioning was demonstrated in the Little Albert experiment related to the behavioural explanation of phobias?

According to the information, what is a common biological treatment for panic disorders and GAD?

Which of the following best describes Cognitive Treatment (CBT) for anxiety disorders?

What does behavioral activation aim to increase?

What is the main focus of exposure therapy as a behavioural treatment for anxiety disorders?

What principle is Exposure Therapy based on?

What is the typical effectiveness of Exposure therapy for specific phobias?

In the treatment summary, which approach is presented as usually the MOST effective option for anxiety disorders?

Which statement best reflects the cognitive explanation for GAD?

A researcher is studying the heritability of GAD using biometrical twin modelling. According to the information, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding gender-specific genes?

Which of the following accurately represents the process of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) as a behavioural technique?

Which of the following is the MOST accurate and complete description of how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses anxiety?

Paul, a 20-year-old, describes feeling 'going mad' with anxiety, constant dry mouth, and experiencing trembling, difficulty breathing, chest pain and churning during GCSEs. Assuming it is not a health-related issue, what would be the MOST appropriate FIRST step for an Exposure Therapy to try?

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding the relationship between neuroscience, GABA, and anxiety disorders, based on the information?

According to ICD-11 criteria, what distinguishes anxiety disorders from typical feelings of anxiousness?

Which condition is characterized by excessive fear or anxiety in social situations that leads to significant impairment?

What differentiates Panic Disorder (PD) from other anxiety disorders?

What is the primary focus of apprehension in individuals with a specific phobia?

What is a defining characteristic of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) according to the information provided?

Which of the following is a physiological symptom commonly associated with anxiety?

Feeling dizzy, unsteady, or light-headed is categorised as what type of symptom related to anxiety?

Which of these is an example of a behavioural symptom of anxiety?

In the cognitive explanation of anxiety disorders, what is considered a primary cause of psychological problems?

Within the biological explanation of anxiety disorders, what role does an overactive amygdala play in the experience of anxiety?

In the context of the biological explanation of anxiety, what is GABA's function?

Which key factor is central to the behavioural explanation of anxiety disorders?

Which of the following is a common biological treatment for GAD?

What is the primary aim of Cognitive Treatment (CBT) for anxiety disorders?

In Cognitive Treatment, what is the CBT technique 'Behavioural Activation' designed to increase?

What overarching process is exposure therapy based on?

When considering treatment options for anxiety disorders, which of the following is generally regarded as the most effective?

According to the cognitive explanation, what statement best describes the root of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Stephen, a 42-year-old man, is experiencing increased anxiety following his mother's illness. Which of the following factors is most likely contributing to Stephen's heightened anxiety?

Ashraf, a 29-year-old, seeks help for feeling consistently stressed and exhausted, with frequent headaches and work-related worries. Recent threats of redundancies at Ashraf's workplace have caused his symptoms to worsen. Which of the following is most likely contributing to Ashraf's current presentation?

A therapist is working with a client who has Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The therapist helps the client identify and spot his his own maladaptive thoughts. What is the most appropriate next step for the client?

In an exposure therapy session, with an agoraphobic client, what is the most appropriate treatment?

A client is undergoing Jacobsen's deep muscle relaxation technique. Which of the following is an accurate description of a major activity?

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), includes systematically tensing particular muscle groups in your body, such as your neck and shoulders. What is the next major step?

What is a MAJOR limitation of using Benzodiazepines to tackle anxiety?

According to the ICD-11, anxiety and fear-related disorders are characterized primarily by:

Anxiety incorporates:

What biological reaction is anxiety related to:

When does anxiety become a mental health problem?

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a possible health problem linked to higher anxiety?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the duration of symptoms for a diagnosis of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)?

What is a key characteristic of Panic Disorder (PD)?

What is the focus of apprehension in individuals with a Specific Phobia?

What is the focus of apprehension in individuals with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Difficulty maintaining concentration is best categorized as which type of symptom related to anxiety?

Which of the following is an example of a physiological symptom of anxiety?

Which of the following would be considered as a behavioural symptom related to anxiety?

According to the cognitive explanation of anxiety disorders, what is the primary driver of psychological problems?

Within the biological explanation of anxiety disorders, which brain region is noted to play a crucial role in the modulation of emotional response?

According to the biological explanation, what function does the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA serve in the context of anxiety?

Within the behavioural explanation of anxiety disorders, what is seen as a key aspect?

According to the information, what is a common biological treatment for Generalised Anxiety Disorder?

Within CBT, what is 'Behavioural Activation' primarily designed to increase?

Generally, when considering treatment options for anxiety disorders, which of the following is the most effective option?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the amygdala in the biological explanation of anxiety disorders?

In the case of Stephen, a 42-year-old man experiencing increased anxiety after his mother's illness, what is MOST likely contributing to his heightened anxiety?

In the case of Ashraf, a 29-year-old experiencing chronic stress and exhaustion due to recent threats of redundancies at his workplace, which of the following is MOST likely contributing to his current presentation?

Which of the following statements accurately articulates the role of 'Classical Conditioning' in the behavioural explanation of anxiety disorders?

A therapist is working with a client undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The client has learned to identify his own maladaptive thoughts. What is the MOST suitable next step in CBT for this client?

A clinician is using Jacobsen's deep muscle relaxation technique with a client. Which of the options most accurately describes a key element of this technique?

Following the systematic tensing of particular muscle groups as part of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), what is the subsequent step?

What is a significant limitation of using Benzodiazepines as a treatment for anxiety?

What does it mean when anxiety is described as 'free-floating' in the context of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

What is the MAIN difference between 'in vivo' exposure and 'imaginal' exposure in the context of Behavioural treatment?

What is the purpose of 'Behavioural Activation' within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?

Looking at the 'Biological Explanation' of anxiety, what affect does anxiety have on the Amygdala?

Which treatment for anxiety is MOST effective overall?

In the case study, Stephen feels tense in his shoulders, stomach and legs. Which classification is this?

In Exposure Therapy, after a person experiences anxiety, habituation is expected to lower overall anxiety levels. Which of the options is the KEY component to make habituation effective?

Paul, a 20-year-old, experiences anxiety when studying for GCSEs but fails to enter his higher education due to his anxious feelings. As a LAST RESORT, what should Paul do?

A patient is experiencing GAD and wants to reduce physical tension. Which CBT technique could they try?

What is Exposure Therapy designed to do?

According to the ICD-11, what is a primary characteristic used to define anxiety and fear-related disorders?

What distinguishes fear from anxiety?

Anxiety becomes a mental health problem when it:

Which of the following is a characteristic of Panic Disorder (PD) ?

What are common symptoms of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Which of the following options is a cognitive symptom of anxiety?

Difficulty concentrating due to worrying is categorized as what type of symptom related to anxiety?

According to the cognitive explanation, what underlies psychological problems?

According to the biological view, what role does the amygdala play in anxiety disorders?

Within the context of biological explanations for anxiety, what best describes the role of GABA?

What concept is central to behavioural explanations of anxiety disorders?

Benzodiazepines are a pharmacological treatment for which condition?

Regarding Cognitive Treatment for anxiety disorders, what is a primary goal?

A therapist instructs the patient to challenge his maladaptive thoughts. What does this mean?

What effect does relaxation training have on individuals, who are suffering from anxiety? (Select the MOST appropriate)

In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, 'Behavioural Activation' is primarily used to:

What is the core principle of exposure therapy?

Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding the role of heritability in Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

What is a key element of Jacobsen's deep muscle relaxation technique?

Which of these options is MOST accurate regarding the use of Benzodiazepines to tackle anxiety?

Stephen feels tense in his shoulders, stomach and legs. Based on this information, what type of anxiety symptoms is Stephen experiencing?

Which statement is MOST accurate when describing Social Anxiety Disorder?

In an exposure Therapy session designed to tackle a fear of exams, Paul is encouraged to relax while imagining walking into an exam hall. Which MAJOR element should Paul also incorporate into his session to make habituation effective?

When it comes to treating all anxiety disorders, overall which of the options is the MOST effective?

You have used Jacobsen's deep muscle relaxation technique throughout therapy sessions with a client. Which next step would you expect the client to attempt when feeling anxious?

According to the ICD-11, how are anxiety and fear-related disorders generally characterized?

What percentage of individuals with an anxiety disorder are estimated to never receive any form of treatment?

Anxiety incorporates both emotions and what else?

Unlike fear, anxiety is a state of apprehension in response to what?

According to the information provided, when is anxiety considered to be of value?

Experiencing which of the following puts individuals at a higher risk of many health problems?

Conditions included under the category 'anxiety and fear-related disorders' in ICD-11 includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is characterised by excessive fear or anxiety that consistently occurs in what situation?

Panic Disorder (PD) is characterised by which of the following?

What is the focus of apprehension in people with a specific phobia?

Which of the following is a key symptom of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Which of the following would be classified as a cognitive symptom of anxiety?

Which of these would be classified as a behavioural symptom of anxiety?

According to the cognitive explanation, what primarily causes psychological problems?

Neuroscience suggests that anxiety disorders arise from a dysfunction in what?

Within the biological explanation, which of the following describes the role of GABA?

Anxiety and phobias are learned through which method, according to the behavioural approach?

According to the information given, what is a common biological treatment for GAD?

Within CBT, what does 'Behavioural Activation' primarily aim to increase?

Exposure Therapy is based on that principle?

When considering treatment options for anxiety disorders, which of the following is generally regarded as the most effective overall?

Looking at Stephen in the case study, when worried, Stephen feels tense in his shoulders, stomach and legs, his heart races and sometimes he finds it difficult to breathe. Which symptoms best describe Stephens's tension?

In the case of Stephen, his anxiety became much worse in the past 12 months. What reason is most likely contributed to his anxiety?

In the case of Ashraf, he describes being unable to relax, constantly thinking, about mistakes he might have made, colleagues he might have upset and what might happen in the future and feeling on edge, which of the following, is most likely contributing to his current presentation?

Why does anxiety happen biologically?

Little Albert (1920) developed a phobia of white fluffy animals. Which option describes the correct behavioural stimulus?

In the case of Paul feeling 'going mad' with anxiety and experiencing constant dry mouth, and experiencing trembling, difficulty breathing and chest pain during GCSE's, which of the following would you NOT expect him to endorse?

A person has GAD and frequently has reductions in social functioning. They also have great difficult concentrating during social gatherings. What affect does Jacobsen's deep muscle relaxation technique have on the person?

After someone tenses a particular muscle group in their body, such as their neck and shoulders through Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), what MAJOR step should they take next?

In the definition of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), what is described as 'free-floating'?

With regards to treating anxiety, what is the major and MAIN purpose of 'Behavioural Activation' within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?

You have a client suffering from an anxiety disorder. Which of these is an example of where the Amygdala would be MOST affected?

When a person experiences anxiety, habituation is expected to lower overall anxiety levels. What is the KEY to make habituation effective?

Paul feels anxious when studying for GCSEs but fails to enter his higher education, what should Paul do LAST to overcome his anxiety?

You are working with a patient is experiencing GAD and they feel physical tension in their muscles. Which CBT technique could they try FIRST?

Exposure Therapy has which of the following purposes?

Based on the ICD-11, what is a primary characteristic of anxiety and fear-related disorders?

Anxiety is associated with the fight or flight response. What initiates this biological reaction?

According to the slide, what differentiates 'fear' from 'anxiety'?

Experiencing excessive or frequent anxiety may lead to several health problems. Which of the following are possible?

What is the duration of symptoms required for diagnosis of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)?

What is a key symptom of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

What is the purpose of behavioural activation in CBT?

According to the cognitive explanation, what is GAD caused by?

What is the suggested primary function of the amygdala, from a biological perspective?

A client is starting Jacobsen's deep muscle relaxation technique. Which elements will be included?

Under the behavioural treatment, a person is encouraged to have real life exposure. Which method is this?

Paul, a telesales operator, has a constant dry mouth when starting his GCSEs. Which classification is this?

In terms of biology, what does a patient with anxiety do with his amygdala?

Based on the provided information, define the primary goal of Behavioural Activation?

Stephen worries about almost 'anything and everything'. Which classification has he been noted to do?

What is the primary goal of replacing Ashraf's cognitively biased thoughts?

The effectiveness of exposure therapy is at, or around 90%. Which condition does this relate to?

According to the information, what is the 'two-step' process in progressive muscle relaxation?

According to the behavioural explanation, how are phobias learned?

In the given case study, what factor is MOST likely related to Ashraf's condition?

You are treating Paul, who feels anxious. The major problem started when he was studying for his GCSEs. Which is the most appropriate way to apply Exposure Therapy?

Stephen feels tense in his shoulders, stomach and legs, his heart races and sometimes he finds it difficult to breathe. The slide notes that therapy is usually the most effective option. What other MAJOR element should Stephen attempt?

A patient describes his feelings in the body as, 'One of anxiety's defining characteristics for me is self-judgment. A harsh, loud, stubborn voice spewing an endless stream of negativity.' According to the slides, what is the core definition?

If a client has a panic disorder and is about to have a major 'attack'. Which order of treatments is the MOST appropriate to tackle the condition in a structured manner?

According to the material, what distinguishes anxiety from fear?

Anxiety is part of the normal behavioural repertoire. Based on this, when should it be considered pathological?

According to the ICD-11, what is a key element that characterizes social anxiety disorder (SAD)?

According to the ICD-11, what distinguishes Panic Disorder (PD) from other anxiety disorders?

Trouble with memory and focus is associated with which health problem?

Difficulty concentrating is best classified as which type of symptom related to anxiety?

According to the cognitive perspective, which factor contributes to psychological problems?

Within the biological explanation of anxiety disorders, what role does the amygdala play?

From a biological perspective, what impact does anxiety have on the Amygdala?

Within the biological explanation of anxiety, what role does the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA serve?

According to the behavioural perspective, how are anxiety and phobias learned?

Which of these interventions is MOST likely designed to help reduce avoidance behaviours?

Following the systematic tensing of particular muscle groups as part of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), what is the MOST appropriate and immediate subsequent step?

During an exposure therapy session with someone who has a phobia, at which point should the exposure stop?