Criteria for Panic Disorder Diagnosis
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Which anxiety disorder involves worry about a number of events or activities such as work, school, finances, future, and health?

  • Panic Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (correct)
  • Specific Phobia

    • What is a distinguishing feature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) compared to other anxiety disorders?

  • Fear of social or performance situations
  • Fear of specific objects or situations
  • Worry about a number of events or activities (correct)
  • Fear of panic attacks or their consequences

    • According to the DSM-5-TR, which anxiety disorder involves fear of specific situations due to the belief that escape is impossible or difficult?

  • Panic Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Agoraphobia (correct)
  • Specific Phobia

    • What is the primary emotional concern in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Worry about multiple events or activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of anxiety disorders, what does DSM-5-TR refer to?

    <p>A diagnostic manual for mental disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a criterion for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) according to DSM-5-TR?

    <p>Immediate relief upon exposure to the feared situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common physical response in individuals with Blood-injection-injury specific phobia?

    <p>Vasovagal fainting response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Social Anxiety Disorder, subtle avoidance behaviors may include avoiding:

    <p>Direct eye contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential reason for the development of Panic Disorder?

    <p>Traumatic event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of Panic Disorder?

    <p>Variability in frequency and severity of panic attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Experiencing persistent worry and anxiety about various aspects of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about beliefs related to worry in GAD?

    <p>Believing that worry is always productive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Experiencing restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to DSM-5-TR, what is a characteristic shared by specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, and agoraphobia?

    <p>Avoidance of feared situations and impairment in functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is worry, as seen in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Excessive and uncontrollable thoughts about various concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common belief associated with Agoraphobia?

    <p>Belief that escape is impossible in certain situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Muscle relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In DSM-5-TR, what is a criterion for diagnosing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Anxiety Sensitivity refer to in the context mentioned?

    <p>Significant unhelpful change in behavior related to attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of worry according to the information provided?

    <p>Excessive anxiety about future events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Panic Disorder based on the text?

    <p>Panic Disorder involves worry while GAD involves fear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a shared diagnostic criteria between Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Agoraphobia according to DSM-5-TR?

    <p>The fear or anxiety must be out of proportion to the actual danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes worry in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) from fear in other anxiety disorders?

    <p>Worry is a key symptom of GAD instead of fear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is a distinguishing feature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) compared to other anxiety disorders like Panic Disorder?

    <p>GAD does not involve safety behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in terms of symptom duration compared to other anxiety disorders?

    <p>Symptoms of GAD should last more days than not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common behaviours associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Staying in the situation, but only under certain conditions (i.e., “safety behaviours”)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of GAD, what is a common belief about worry?

    <p>Worry is beneficial for problem-solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Panic attacks without a trigger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the DSM-5-TR, which of the following is classified as an Anxiety Disorder?

    <p>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cognitive-behavioural model related to anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD?

    <p>Situation - Emotion - Thoughts - Behaviours - Physical sensations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must obsessions and compulsions in OCD be to meet the diagnostic criteria?

    <p>Time-consuming or cause significant distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are obsessions in OCD different from those in the general population?

    <p>Those with OCD interpret them as important or significant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In PTSD, what does Criterion A define as trauma?

    <p>Experiencing a traumatic event directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature that must be present for a diagnosis of OCD?

    <p>Obsessions and compulsions interfering with daily life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does DSM-5-TR define trauma in PTSD?

    <p>Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes obsessions from compulsions in OCD?

    <p>'Obsessions are thoughts; compulsions are actions'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main requirement for obsessions and compulsions in OCD to be considered for a diagnosis?

    <p>'They must be time-consuming or distressing'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes obsessions in the context of OCD from those in the general population?

    <p>'Obsessions are viewed as more significant by those with OCD'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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