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Questions and Answers

Which disorder involves excessive fear or anxiety about being separated from attachment figures?

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Separation Anxiety Disorder (correct)
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Disorder

What is a common manifestation of Separation Anxiety Disorder in children?

  • Headache and stomachache (correct)
  • Persistent complaints of physical symptoms
  • Excessive distress when anticipating separation
  • Reluctance to go to school

How long must symptoms last for a diagnosis of Separation Anxiety Disorder in adults?

  • Six months (correct)
  • One month
  • Four weeks
  • Three months

Which treatment is typically preferred for separation anxiety disorder?

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What is an initial treatment goal for separation anxiety disorder involving school refusal?

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What is the mean age of onset for specific phobia?

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What theory explains the development of specific phobias?

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Which disorder is characterized by excessive fear or anxiety about being separated from attachment figures?

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What is the duration of symptoms required for a diagnosis of Separation Anxiety Disorder in adults?

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What is a common trigger for the development of Separation Anxiety Disorder?

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Which of the following is a treatment component of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for separation anxiety disorder?

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What is an important reason for getting a child with separation anxiety disorder involving school refusal back to school?

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Which type of phobia is about twice as common in girls than boys?

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According to Mowrer's two-factor theory, what occurs when a person learns that avoiding the conditioned stimulus allows them to avoid experiencing anxiety?

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Separation Anxiety Disorder?

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What is a common trigger for the development of Separation Anxiety Disorder?

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Which disorder is commonly manifested through school refusal?

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Which of the following is a treatment component of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for specific phobia?

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What is the specifier used to indicate the type of phobia in specific phobia?

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What is the explanation for the development of specific phobias according to Mowrer's two-factor theory?

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What is the mean age of onset for specific phobia?

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Flashcards

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Excessive fear/anxiety about separation from attachment figures.

Physical Symptoms of SAD (Children)

Headaches or stomachaches when separated or anticipating separation.

SAD Duration (Adults)

Symptoms must persist for at least six months to diagnose adults with SAD

CBT for SAD

A type of therapy that addresses thoughts and behaviors related to anxiety.

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Initial Treatment Goal SAD

Address a child's fear to reduce social isolation.

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Mean Age of Onset (Specific Phobia)

Around 10 years old.

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Mowrer's Two-Factor Theory

Phobias develop through classical conditioning, maintained by operant conditioning.

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SAD Duration (Adults)

Symptoms must persist for at least six months to diagnose adults with SAD

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Common SAD Trigger

Events such as parental divorce.

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Psychoeducation (CBT for SAD)

Education about anxiety and its symptoms.

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Importance of School Return (SAD)

To reduce social isolation.

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Phobia More Common (Girls)

Blood-injection-injury phobia.

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Operant Conditioning (Phobias)

Reinforcement to avoid the fear.

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Not a symptom of SAD

Panic symptoms when the time to go to school approaches

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Common SAD Trigger

Death of a relative or a pet.

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School Refusal Disorder

SAD (Separation Anxiety Disorder)

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Psychoeducation (CBT - Specific Phobia)

Education about phobias.

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Specific Phobia Specifier

Blood-injection-injury.

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Phobia Development (Mowrer's Theory)

Classical and operant conditioning together explain phobia development.

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Mean Age of Onset (Specific Phobia)

Around 15 years old

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