21 Questions
Which disorder involves excessive fear or anxiety about being separated from attachment figures?
Separation Anxiety Disorder
What is a common manifestation of Separation Anxiety Disorder in children?
Headache and stomachache
How long must symptoms last for a diagnosis of Separation Anxiety Disorder in adults?
Six months
Which treatment is typically preferred for separation anxiety disorder?
Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT)
What is an initial treatment goal for separation anxiety disorder involving school refusal?
Getting the child back to school
What is the mean age of onset for specific phobia?
10 years
What theory explains the development of specific phobias?
Mowrer's two-factor theory
Which disorder is characterized by excessive fear or anxiety about being separated from attachment figures?
Separation Anxiety Disorder
What is the duration of symptoms required for a diagnosis of Separation Anxiety Disorder in adults?
At least 6 months
What is a common trigger for the development of Separation Anxiety Disorder?
Parental divorce
Which of the following is a treatment component of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for separation anxiety disorder?
Psychoeducation
What is an important reason for getting a child with separation anxiety disorder involving school refusal back to school?
To reduce social isolation
Which type of phobia is about twice as common in girls than boys?
Blood-injection-injury phobia
According to Mowrer's two-factor theory, what occurs when a person learns that avoiding the conditioned stimulus allows them to avoid experiencing anxiety?
Operant conditioning
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Separation Anxiety Disorder?
Panic symptoms when the time to go to school approaches
What is a common trigger for the development of Separation Anxiety Disorder?
Death of a relative or a pet
Which disorder is commonly manifested through school refusal?
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Which of the following is a treatment component of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for specific phobia?
Psychoeducation
What is the specifier used to indicate the type of phobia in specific phobia?
Blood-injection-injury
What is the explanation for the development of specific phobias according to Mowrer's two-factor theory?
A combination of classical and operant conditioning
What is the mean age of onset for specific phobia?
15 years
Test your knowledge on anxiety disorders with this quiz! Explore the different types of anxiety disorders and their key features based on the DSM-5-TR. Learn about the prevalence of anxiety disorders worldwide and enhance your understanding of separation anxiety disorder.
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