Anxiety and Related Disorders Quiz

Anxiety Disorders

• Social Anxiety Disorder: Prevalence in ages 60 and above not specified, but it is a common condition in older adults.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

• Treatment Option: One treatment option is exposure therapy, which involves gradually increasing exposure to the feared situation (e.g., being away from a caregiver).

Selective Mutism

• Prevalence in Children: Selective mutism affects approximately 0.5-1.0% of children, making it a relatively rare disorder.

Specific Phobias

• Best Treatment Option: Exposure therapy is the most effective treatment for specific phobias, involving gradual and repeated exposure to the feared object or situation.
• Main Treatment: Exposure therapy is the primary treatment for specific phobias.

Panic Disorder

• Prevalence Rate in General Population: The prevalence rate of panic disorder in the general population is approximately 2-3%.

Cognitive Factor

• Development of Anxiety Disorders: The main cognitive factor associated with the development of anxiety disorders is negative thinking patterns and catastrophic thinking.

Agoraphobia

• Definition: Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by fear or anxiety about being in public places or situations where escape might be difficult or embarrassing.

Fear vs. Anxiety

• Main Difference: The main difference between anxiety and fear is that fear is a response to a specific, identifiable threat, whereas anxiety is a more general feeling of apprehension or worry.

Panic Attack

• Main Symptom: The main symptom of a panic attack is an intense feeling of fear or anxiety that reaches a peak within minutes.

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

• Prevalence Rate: The prevalence rate of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is approximately 3-4% in the general population.