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What is the difference between fear and anxiety?
What is the difference between fear and anxiety?
- Fear is a biologically-based defense mechanism, while anxiety is a culturally influenced response.
- Fear is an emotional response to a real or perceived imminent threat, while anxiety is the anticipation of a future threat. (correct)
- Fear is associated with physical symptoms such as heart palpitations and hypervigilance, while anxiety is not.
- Fear becomes maladaptive over time, while anxiety does not.
What is the focus of treatment when fear and anxiety become maladaptive?
What is the focus of treatment when fear and anxiety become maladaptive?
- Physical symptoms only
- Cultural variations
- Maladaptive cognitions and behaviors (correct)
- Biologically-based defense mechanisms
When do worry thoughts and avoidance behaviors associated with anxiety become considered 'abnormal'?
When do worry thoughts and avoidance behaviors associated with anxiety become considered 'abnormal'?
- When they are not accompanied by physical symptoms.
- When they are only present in certain cultural contexts.
- When they become excessive, long-lasting, and/or developmentally inappropriate. (correct)
- When they are solely related to past experiences.
What are some common physical symptoms associated with fear and anxiety?
What are some common physical symptoms associated with fear and anxiety?
What are fear and anxiety initially associated with, in terms of physical symptoms?
What are fear and anxiety initially associated with, in terms of physical symptoms?
What are fear and anxiety considered when they are excessive, long-lasting, and/or developmentally inappropriate?
What are fear and anxiety considered when they are excessive, long-lasting, and/or developmentally inappropriate?
What is the most common class of mental disorders?
What is the most common class of mental disorders?
Which disorder involves marked fear or anxiety about situations exposing the individual to possible scrutiny by others?
Which disorder involves marked fear or anxiety about situations exposing the individual to possible scrutiny by others?
What is the prevalence rate for Social Anxiety Disorder like globally?
What is the prevalence rate for Social Anxiety Disorder like globally?
Which disorder involves excessive fear or anxiety about separation from home or attachment figures?
Which disorder involves excessive fear or anxiety about separation from home or attachment figures?
What is the likelihood of women being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder compared to men?
What is the likelihood of women being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder compared to men?
What is the characteristic feature of Panic Disorder?
What is the characteristic feature of Panic Disorder?
What is the distinction between anxiety attack and panic attack?
What is the distinction between anxiety attack and panic attack?
What is the lifetime prevalence of Panic Disorder?
What is the lifetime prevalence of Panic Disorder?
What is the main characteristic of Agoraphobia?
What is the main characteristic of Agoraphobia?
What are the treatment options for anxiety?
What are the treatment options for anxiety?
What is the characteristic of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)?
What is the characteristic of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)?
What is the purpose of paradoxical intervention in panic disorder?
What is the purpose of paradoxical intervention in panic disorder?
Which of the following is a misconception about PTSD?
Which of the following is a misconception about PTSD?
What was PTSD initially termed during World War I?
What was PTSD initially termed during World War I?
What is the estimated lifetime risk of developing PTSD in the U.S.?
What is the estimated lifetime risk of developing PTSD in the U.S.?
What mnemonic device outlines the key symptoms of PTSD?
What mnemonic device outlines the key symptoms of PTSD?
What is Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (F94.2) characterized by?
What is Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (F94.2) characterized by?
What term was PTSD initially labeled as before being officially added to the DSM in 1980?
What term was PTSD initially labeled as before being officially added to the DSM in 1980?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)?
What is a key factor contributing to resilience according to psychological research?
What is a key factor contributing to resilience according to psychological research?
What is a characteristic of Prolonged Grief Disorder?
What is a characteristic of Prolonged Grief Disorder?
Which treatment is specifically mentioned as effective for PTSD in children/adolescents?
Which treatment is specifically mentioned as effective for PTSD in children/adolescents?
What is the primary focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a treatment for PTSD?
What is the primary focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a treatment for PTSD?
What is the primary difference between Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and PTSD?
What is the primary difference between Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and PTSD?
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Study Notes
Mental Health Disorders and Cultural Considerations
- PTSD prevalence varies based on DSM criteria, age, and ethnoracial background
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for PTSD, involving education, cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, and stress management
- Trauma-Focused CBT and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing are also effective treatments for PTSD
- Pharmacotherapy for children/adolescents with PTSD includes SSRIs, SNRIs, and Propranolol
- Acute Stress Disorder is similar to PTSD but lasts 3 days to 1 month and should not be mistaken for a normal reaction to trauma
- Adjustment Disorders develop in response to an identifiable stressor and can lead to emotional or behavioral symptoms within 3 months
- Prolonged Grief Disorder is diagnosed when intense yearning for the deceased and identity disruption persist for at least 12 months
- Cultural practices around the world include unique grief rituals such as tearing a piece of clothing in Jewish traditions and sky burials in Tibetan Buddhism
- Resilience is the successful adaptation to challenging life experiences through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility
- Factors contributing to resilience include individual worldview, social resources, and coping strategies
- Psychological research shows that resilience can be cultivated and practiced
- Contextual factors and cultural considerations play a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders
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