Anxiety and Panic Disorders Overview
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In which disorder is an unexpected panic attack a key feature?

  • Major depression
  • Social anxiety disorder
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Panic disorder (correct)

What is comorbidity in the context of anxiety disorders?

  • Shared vulnerabilities leading to various disorders
  • The biological difference between anxiety and panic attacks
  • The co-occurrence of multiple disorders in an individual (correct)
  • The prediction of triggers for anxiety attacks

Which physical disorders have been significantly associated with anxiety disorders?

  • Respiratory diseases (correct)
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Genetic disorders
  • Neurological disorders

What is a common shared feature among all anxiety disorders and panic attacks?

<p>Biological and psychological vulnerabilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry not limited to any specific object or situation?

<p>Generalized anxiety disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does an unexpected (uncued) panic attack occur?

<p>Out of the blue, without any known trigger (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of chronic worrying?

<p>Avoiding situations that could be perceived as 'bad' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From the biological perspective, what imbalance is associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

<p>Imbalance in Serotonin levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the psychodynamic perspective, what does 'free-floating anxiety' refer to?

<p>Anxiety that seems to carry from situation to situation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the behavioral perspective of anxiety, what does generalization of anxiety across situations imply?

<p>Anxiety can be felt across various life themes or environments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the cognitive perspective explain anxiety in individuals?

<p>By focusing on distorted thoughts and beliefs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medication is commonly used to help relieve anxiety in individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

<p>Antidepressants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of training in relaxation skills in cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders?

<p>To substitute calming thoughts for intrusive thoughts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers a false alarm in response to minor cues of suffocation in the Suffocation False Alarm Theory?

<p>Reduced levels of CO2 in the blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in individuals with Panic Disorder?

<p>Promotes relaxation by toning down excessive activity in the CNS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Panic Disorder according to the text?

<p>Persistent fear of subsequent attacks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Cognitive-Biological Model, what triggers anxiety accompanied by the activation of the sympathetic nervous system?

<p>Perception of bodily sensations as dire threats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of Epinephrine and Norepinephrine in individuals with anxiety disorders?

<p>Intensify bodily symptoms by inducing rapid breathing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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