DSM-5 Social Anxiety Test: Disorder Criteria Quiz and Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the primary characteristic of social situations that triggers fear or anxiety in individuals with social anxiety disorder?

Possibility of scrutiny by others

What is the duration criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder?

6 months or more

In social anxiety disorder, individuals fear that their actions or anxiety symptoms will be negatively evaluated, leading to:

Humiliation or embarrassment

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for social anxiety disorder according to the DSM-5?

Enjoyment of social interactions Signup and view all the answers

According to DSM-5, how does the level of fear or anxiety in social situations relate to the actual threat posed by those situations and the sociocultural context?

It's typically out of proportion to the situation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of Social Anxiety Disorder?

Impairment in functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration for the fear, anxiety, or avoidance to be considered persistent in Social Anxiety Disorder?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

In addition to causing distress, in which areas of functioning can Social Anxiety Disorder cause impairment?

Social and occupational areas Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is blocked by beta blockers to control the physical symptoms of anxiety?

Norepinephrine Signup and view all the answers

What are some physical symptoms of anxiety that beta blockers can help control?

Rapid heart rate and sweating Signup and view all the answers

What is the evidence for the efficacy of beta blockers in treating social anxiety disorder?

There is relatively little evidence for their efficacy Signup and view all the answers

Which therapy focuses on the impact of our thoughts on our feelings and behavior?

Cognitive behavioural therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does cognitive behavioural therapy suggest about our thoughts?

Our thoughts may or may not accurately reflect reality Signup and view all the answers

When can we choose to challenge our thoughts according to cognitive behavioural therapy?

When our thoughts are distorted, unhelpful, or not in line with our well-being. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Primary characteristic of social situations that triggers fear or anxiety: negative evaluation of one's actions or anxiety symptoms

Diagnostic Criteria

Duration criteria: fear, anxiety, or avoidance must persist for at least 6 months
Individuals fear negative evaluation of their actions or anxiety symptoms, leading to feelings of embarrassment, humiliation, or rejection

DSM-5 Criteria

Level of fear or anxiety in social situations is excessive or unreasonable compared to the actual threat posed by the situation and the sociocultural context

Consequences

Consequences of Social Anxiety Disorder: distress, impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning

Medication

Beta blockers: block the hormone adrenaline (epinephrine) to control physical symptoms of anxiety
Physical symptoms of anxiety that beta blockers can help control: rapid heart rate, tremors, and sweating
Evidence for the efficacy of beta blockers in treating social anxiety disorder: limited, but they may be helpful in certain situations

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Focus: impact of thoughts on feelings and behavior
Suggests: our thoughts are not necessarily accurate reflections of reality
When to challenge thoughts: when they are negative, distorted, or unhelpful, and can be challenged in situations that trigger anxiety

DSM-5 Criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder