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What is the primary difference between a panic attack and a panic disorder?
What is the primary difference between a panic attack and a panic disorder?
- A panic attack is a symptom, while a panic disorder is a type of phobia.
- A panic attack is a sudden episode of fear, while a panic disorder is a recurring pattern of fear.
- A panic attack is a physical response, while a panic disorder is a psychological response.
- A panic attack is a symptom, while a panic disorder is a distinct mental health condition. (correct)
What is a characteristic of a specific phobia?
What is a characteristic of a specific phobia?
- The individual is unaware that their fear is irrational.
- The fear is limited to a specific object or situation. (correct)
- The fear is a rational response to a threatening situation.
- The fear is accompanied by a panic attack.
What is the typical age range for the onset of panic disorder?
What is the typical age range for the onset of panic disorder?
- 30-45 years
- 40-50 years
- 20-35 years (correct)
- 15-25 years
What is a situationally bound panic attack?
What is a situationally bound panic attack?
What is a common symptom of a panic attack?
What is a common symptom of a panic attack?
What is the minimum duration of time required for a diagnosis of panic disorder?
What is the minimum duration of time required for a diagnosis of panic disorder?
What is the primary difference between fear and anxiety in terms of threat perception?
What is the primary difference between fear and anxiety in terms of threat perception?
What is the characteristic of anxiety that is associated with muscle tension and vigilant behavior?
What is the characteristic of anxiety that is associated with muscle tension and vigilant behavior?
Which of the following features is characteristic of normal anxiety?
Which of the following features is characteristic of normal anxiety?
What is the primary criterion for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorders?
What is the primary criterion for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorders?
What is the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorders?
What is the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorders?
What is the characteristic of abnormal anxiety in terms of control?
What is the characteristic of abnormal anxiety in terms of control?
What is the term for the fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing?
What is the term for the fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for anxiety disorders in childhood?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for anxiety disorders in childhood?
What is the term for the fear of being observed or evaluated by others, such as when eating or drinking in public?
What is the term for the fear of being observed or evaluated by others, such as when eating or drinking in public?
Which of the following is an example of a specific phobia?
Which of the following is an example of a specific phobia?
What is the term for the fear of embarrassment or humiliation in social situations, such as when speaking in public?
What is the term for the fear of embarrassment or humiliation in social situations, such as when speaking in public?
Which of the following is a characteristic of agoraphobia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of agoraphobia?
What percentage of OCD cases start by age 14 years?
What percentage of OCD cases start by age 14 years?
What is a characteristic of obsessions in OCD?
What is a characteristic of obsessions in OCD?
What is a key feature of compulsions in OCD?
What is a key feature of compulsions in OCD?
What is the estimated lifetime prevalence of OCD?
What is the estimated lifetime prevalence of OCD?
What is the primary concern in body dysmorphic disorder?
What is the primary concern in body dysmorphic disorder?
What is a characteristic of symptoms in OCD?
What is a characteristic of symptoms in OCD?
What is the primary driving force behind an individual's behavior in hoarding disorder?
What is the primary driving force behind an individual's behavior in hoarding disorder?
What is the key characteristic that distinguishes hoarding disorder from normal collecting?
What is the key characteristic that distinguishes hoarding disorder from normal collecting?
Which of the following emotional states is NOT typically associated with trichotillomania?
Which of the following emotional states is NOT typically associated with trichotillomania?
What is the primary consequence of trichotillomania?
What is the primary consequence of trichotillomania?
What is the common emotional state that precedes excoriation disorder?
What is the common emotional state that precedes excoriation disorder?
What is the primary motivation behind an individual's behavior in excoriation disorder?
What is the primary motivation behind an individual's behavior in excoriation disorder?
