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Which symptom is NOT associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder according to diagnostic criteria?
Which of the following is a requirement for the diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
What is NOT a possible effect of the anxiety and worry experienced in Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
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Which factor is NOT considered a possible cause of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
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Which symptom is specifically indicative of anxiety according to diagnosis criteria?
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What is behavioral inhibition (BI) primarily characterized by?
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Which system is primarily implicated in the neurobiological response to anxiety disorders?
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What is the main objective of treating anxiety disorders in children?
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Which of the following family practices is commonly associated with heightened anxiety in children?
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Which statement correctly reflects the genetic factors associated with anxiety disorders?
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How does early insecure attachment in children contribute to anxiety disorders?
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Which statement best describes the impact of the amygdala concerning anxiety disorders?
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Which of the following treatments targets distorted information processing related to anxiety?
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In children experiencing anxiety, which physiological symptom is NOT typically observed?
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What effect does the experience of anxiety have in moderate amounts?
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What is the average age of onset for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
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Which type of medication is considered most effective for reducing symptoms of OCD?
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What technique is NOT typically used in behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders?
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What percentage of children with OCD are likely to continue experiencing symptoms 2-14 years after diagnosis?
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is primarily used to treat which type of disorders?
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Which group is characterized by increasing symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder over time?
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Family interventions for anxiety disorders are believed to achieve which of the following outcomes?
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Which of the following comorbid conditions is most commonly associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
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Exposure therapy in a behavioral context is primarily aimed at which of the following?
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Which of the following statements regarding the prevalence of anxiety disorders in children is correct?
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What differentiates a normal fear from a debilitating one in children?
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Which characteristic is most commonly associated with Social Anxiety Disorder in children?
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Which cognitive characteristic is frequently observed in children with Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
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Which of the following symptoms is most consistent with Separation Anxiety Disorder in children?
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Which feature is most likely observed in children with specific phobias?
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Which emotional challenge is closely linked to children facing multiple anxiety disorders?
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Which statement accurately describes normal worries in children?
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What is a characteristic feature of social anxiety disorder in children?
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What distinguishes generalized anxiety disorder from other anxiety disorders?
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What is a key characteristic of separation anxiety disorder?
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At what age do specific phobias typically onset in children?
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Which factor is most likely associated with the prevalence of social anxiety disorder in children?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the typical age range for the onset of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
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What primary treatment strategy distinguishes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from other interventions for anxiety disorders?
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In children experiencing Separation Anxiety Disorder, which of the following symptoms is most likely to be exhibited?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in children?
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What is the predominant reason that medication must often be combined with CBT for treating OCD?
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Which of the following correctly identifies a common comorbidity observed with anxiety disorders in children?
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Which combination of symptoms is indicative of Generalized Anxiety Disorder according to the diagnostic criteria?
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What condition must be ruled out for a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
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Which symptom is least likely to be present in children diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
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Which of the following symptoms is associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the implications of anxiety, worry, or physical symptoms?
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Which symptom is NOT considered part of the diagnostic criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
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What factor is essential in determining clinically significant distress caused by anxiety disorders?
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Study Notes
Description of Anxiety Disorders
- Anxiety is a mood state marked by intense negative emotions and physical tension in anticipation of future threats.
- Anxiety disorders encompass various debilitating forms of anxiety, often co-occurring in children.
Associated Characteristics
- Common traits in anxious children include cognitive disturbances, physical symptoms, social-emotional deficits, and comorbid anxiety and depression.
Cognitive Disturbances
- Information perception and processing can be disturbed, affecting memory and attention.
- Children with anxiety may exhibit biased attention towards threats, leading to hypervigilance.
- Cognitive biases result in dangerous thoughts and reduced perception of control over anxiety-related events.
Physical Symptoms
- Somatic complaints like stomachaches and headaches are prevalent, especially in those with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder (PD), and Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).
- Sleep disturbances, including nocturnal panic, affect 90% of those with anxiety disorders.
- Higher adolescent anxiety levels correlate with decreased accidents and deaths in early adulthood.
Social and Emotional Deficits
- Anxious children often struggle socially, experience low self-esteem, and report challenges forming friendships.
- Difficulty understanding emotions and distinguishing thoughts from feelings are common.
Depression in Anxiety Disorders
- Comorbidity with depression is frequent among children with multiple anxiety disorders, influenced by negative affectivity and physiological hyperarousal.
Gender, Ethnicity, and Culture
- Anxiety disorders are more prevalent in girls, suggesting genetic and neurobiological factors.
- Cultural context can shape the expression and interpretation of anxiety symptoms.
Theories and Causes
- Psychoanalytic theory sees anxieties as defenses against early conflicts.
- Behavioral theories suggest fears are learned behaviors, maintained by operant conditioning.
- Bowlby's attachment theory links insecure attachments to perceived environmental threat, promoting anxiety.
Temperament
- Temperament traits influence reactions to novelty and can heighten the risk for anxiety disorders, especially in behaviorally inhibited children.
Genetic Factors
- Genetic studies indicate that about one-third of childhood anxiety variance is hereditary.
- Genetic links exist with serotonin and dopamine systems related to anxiety and behavioral inhibition.
Neurobiological Factors
- The anxiety response system involves the HPA axis, limbic system, and other brain structures.
- Overactivity in the behavioral inhibition system (BIS) can result from early stress, influencing anxiety development.
Family Factors
- Parenting styles, particularly overinvolvement and limitations on independence, can contribute to childhood anxiety.
- High levels of family dysfunction and low socioeconomic status correlate with increased anxiety behaviors.
Treatment and Prevention
- Effective treatments often involve gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking situations and modifying cognitive distortions and avoidance behaviors.
- Moderate anxiety can be beneficial; however, excessive anxiety is counterproductive.
Three Interrelated Anxiety Response Systems
- Physical responses include increased heart rate and tension.
- Cognitive symptoms involve apprehension and concentration difficulties.
- Behavioral responses manifest through aggression and avoidance.
Common Symptoms of Anxiety
- Physical: dizziness, nausea, muscle tension, sweating.
- Cognitive: intrusive thoughts, fear of harm, difficulty concentrating.
- Behavioral: avoidance behaviors, fidgeting.
Anxiety Versus Fear and Panic
- Anxiety is a future-oriented mood state, potentially occurring without immediate danger.
- Fear is a present-oriented response to immediate threats, while panic can arise unexpectedly, even without clear triggers.
Normal Fears and Anxieties
- Normal fears vary by age and can change over time, potentially becoming debilitating.
Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) lifetime prevalence is about 2.2%, with a balanced distribution between genders.
- Comorbidities include higher rates of other anxiety disorders and depression.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- OCD is characterized by persistent obsessions and compulsions that disrupt normal functioning.
- Lifetime prevalence ranges from 1-2.5%, with common comorbidities including other anxiety disorders and depression.
Behavior Therapy
- Key techniques involve gradually exposing children to fear-inducing stimuli while teaching coping mechanisms to reduce avoidance.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- CBT is effective for treating anxiety disorders, often in conjunction with exposure-based treatments to address distorted thinking.
Family Interventions
- Family involvement in treatment can enhance effectiveness, providing education and coping strategies for all members.
Psychopharmacological Treatment
- SSRIs (e.g., fluvoxamine, sertraline, clomipramine) are commonly prescribed for OCD and other anxiety disorders, most effective when combined with CBT.
Description of Anxiety Disorders
- Anxiety is a mood state involving strong negative emotions and bodily tension in anticipation of danger.
- Anxiety disorders present excessive and debilitating anxieties in various forms.
- Many children affected by anxiety disorders often experience multiple types.
Associated Characteristics
- Cognitive disturbances can manifest in memory, attention, and language despite normal intelligence.
- Physical symptoms like stomachaches or headaches are prevalent, especially in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder (PD), and Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).
- Children often display low social performance, high social anxiety, low self-esteem, loneliness, and difficulty forming friendships.
Cognitive Disturbances
- Distorted perception and processing of information linked to anxiety, influencing academic performance.
- Threat-related attentional biases lead children to focus on potential dangers, resulting in anxious vigilance.
- Cognitive errors contribute to heightened perceptions of threat, with affected children feeling less control over anxiety-related events.
Physical Symptoms
- A high percentage of children with anxiety disorders (90%) report sleep problems, including nocturnal panic.
- Anxiety in adolescence correlates with reduced accident rates in early adulthood.
Depression and Anxiety
- Depression is more frequently diagnosed in children with multiple anxiety disorders.
- Negative affectivity denotes a consistent negative mood, while positive affectivity is linked to positive emotional states.
- Physiological hyperarousal, characterized by symptoms like shortness of breath and dizziness, is unique to anxious children.
Gender, Ethnicity, and Culture
- Higher anxiety disorder prevalence in girls suggests genetic and neurobiological factors.
- Cultural influences can shape the expression and interpretation of anxiety symptoms.
Theoretical Perspectives
- Classical psychoanalytic theory views anxiety as a defense against unconscious conflicts.
- Behavioral theories attribute anxiety to learned experiences via classical and operant conditioning.
- Bowlby’s attachment theory posits that insecure attachments may lead to viewing the environment as threatening, fostering anxiety.
Temperament
- Behavioral inhibition (BI) reflects a low tolerance for unfamiliar stimuli, increasing anxiety disorder risk.
- The development of anxiety in BI children depends on gender, early maternal stress exposure, and parental responses.
Genetic and Neurobiological Factors
- Twin and family studies indicate approximately one-third of childhood anxiety symptoms may be genetic.
- Key neurotransmitter systems, particularly serotonin and dopamine, relate to anxiety traits.
- The anxiety response system involves multiple structures, including the HPA axis and limbic system, with brain abnormalities noted in anxious or inhibited children.
Family Dynamics
- Anxious children often have over-involved or intrusive parents, linked to greater anxiety levels.
- Exposure to dysfunction within families and low socioeconomic status (SES) can exacerbate anxious behaviors.
Treatment and Prevention
- Effective treatment involves exposing children to anxiety-inducing stimuli to modify distorted thinking and excessive avoidance behaviors.
- Moderate anxiety can enhance functioning, while excessive anxiety may be debilitating.
Anxiety Response Systems
- Anxiety triggers responses across physical, cognitive, and behavioral systems, leading to varied symptoms such as increased heart rate, difficulty concentrating, and avoidance behaviors.
Symptoms of Anxiety
- Common physical symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and muscle tension.
- Cognitive symptoms often present as thoughts of harm or inadequacy, panic, and self-critical thoughts.
- Behavioral symptoms can include avoidance behaviors, trembling, and stuttering.
Distinction Between Anxiety, Fear, and Panic
- Anxiety is future-oriented, while fear pertains to immediate danger; panic involves sudden fight/flight responses without obvious threats.
Normal Fears and Anxieties
- Normal fears evolve with age and can become debilitating if persistent.
- Common fears and anxieties vary by developmental periods, with specific symptoms and corresponding DSM-5 diagnoses for different age groups.### Childhood Anxiety Disorders Overview
- Anxieties during childhood and adolescence are common.
- Normal worries serve a developmental purpose, aiding in preparation for future events.
- Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is prevalent from age 7 months to preschool years.
Types of Anxieties by Age Group
- 2-3 Years: Common fears include thunder, lightning, natural elements, and separation from caregivers.
- 4-5 Years: Separation anxiety from parents and fears surrounding death.
- 5-7 Years: Fears of specific objects (e.g., animals, monsters) and medical concerns.
- 5-11 Years: Performance anxiety related to school and social settings.
- 12-18 Years: Increased focus on personal relationships, appearance, and fear of natural disasters.
Normal Anxieties
- Normal anxieties include separation anxiety, performance anxiety, and excessive need for reassurance.
- Girls often show more anxiety than boys, though symptoms may stabilize with age.
Anxiety Disorders
- Seven categories include:
- Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Specific Phobia
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Selective Mutism
Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
- Occurs in 4-10% of children, more prevalent in girls.
- Usually begins between ages 7-8, characterized by high levels of distress over separation from parents.
- Can lead to comorbid depression in affected children and may persist into adulthood for more than a third.
School Refusal
- Common refusal to attend classes in children aged 5-11.
- Integrates fear of separation and potential underlying anxieties.
Specific Phobias
- Affect roughly 20% of children; involve fears of animals, darkness, and specific objects.
- More enduring than typical childhood fears.
Social Anxiety Disorder
- Marked persistence of fear over social situations, affecting about 6-12% of children.
- More prevalent in girls; often associated with other anxiety disorders and major depression.
Selective Mutism
- Characterized by the inability to speak in certain social situations while being communicative in others.
- Affects approximately 0.7% of children, commonly starting around ages 3-4.
Panic Disorder
- Characterized by sudden panic attacks, rare in young children but common in adolescents.
- Leads to avoidance behaviors, potentially resulting in agoraphobia.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Involves excessive worry about everyday occurrences, affecting 2.2% of the population.
- Symptoms often manifest as physical complaints (headaches, muscle tension).
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
- Lifetime prevalence in children is around 1-2.5%, more common in boys.
Treatment Approaches
- Behavior Therapy: Uses exposure techniques and response prevention to help manage fears.
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Most effective for treating anxiety disorders, often combined with exposure therapy.
- Family Interventions: Educates family members about the child’s disorders, which can enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Medication: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are most effective for OCD and anxiety disorders, particularly when used alongside CBT.
Medication Details
- Fluvoxamine and sertraline are common SSRIs for OCD.
- Avoid use of Paxil and benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders.
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This quiz focuses on Internalizing Disorders, particularly Anxiety Disorders, as part of the NSG 5720 course. It explores the definition, characteristics, and impact of anxiety disorders on children, emphasizing the complexity of their experiences. Prepare to evaluate your understanding of various forms of anxiety and related symptoms.
