Psychological Disorders: Anxiety Disorders
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What is a common behavior associated with agoraphobia?

  • Engaging in social gatherings
  • Seeking out extreme experiences
  • Avoiding situations that may provoke a panic attack (correct)
  • Participating in public speaking
  • In which gender is social phobia more prevalent?

  • More prevalent among women (correct)
  • More prevalent among children
  • Equally prevalent in both genders
  • More prevalent among men
  • What distinguishes pathological anxiety from normal anxiety?

  • Pathological anxiety is irrational and uncontrollable. (correct)
  • Pathological anxiety occurs only during stressful events.
  • Pathological anxiety is always based on a real threat.
  • Pathological anxiety is often manageable.
  • What characterizes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

    <p>Repetitive thoughts and behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Excessive and persistent anxiety symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the likelihood of developing PTSD?

    <p>Duration of the trauma exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes panic disorder?

    <p>It is characterized by frequent panic attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does social phobia differ from everyday shyness?

    <p>It causes significant daily disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is agoraphobia primarily concerned with?

    <p>Fear of experiencing panic attacks in public places.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key symptom of mood disorders?

    <p>Chronic disruptions in mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is classified as a phobia?

    <p>An intense fear of snakes, causing avoidance behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes obsessions in OCD?

    <p>Repeated and uncontrollable intrusive thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do panic attacks differ from generalized anxiety symptoms?

    <p>Panic attacks escalate rapidly in intensity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can increase the risk of developing PTSD after trauma?

    <p>Experiencing multiple traumas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about people with specific phobias?

    <p>They can easily overcome their fear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential genetic factor in panic disorder?

    <p>It is influenced by family and twin studies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are negative symptoms in schizophrenia?

    <p>Symptoms reflecting defects in normal functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of schizophrenia is characterized by echoes of words spoken by others?

    <p>Catatonic Type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary neurotransmitter implicated in the Dopamine Hypothesis related to schizophrenia?

    <p>Dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT implicated in the development of schizophrenia?

    <p>High Carbohydrate Diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom describes a false belief that persists despite contradictory evidence?

    <p>Delusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the Undifferentiated Type of schizophrenia?

    <p>Display of characteristic symptoms that don't fit other types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of major depression?

    <p>Extreme and persistent feelings of worthlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder involves episodes of depression that specifically recur in the fall and winter?

    <p>Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a manic episode in bipolar disorder?

    <p>Euphoria accompanied by rapid thoughts and increased energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is characterized by chronic, moderate mood swings?

    <p>Cyclothymic disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptoms fall under the category of positive symptoms in schizophrenia?

    <p>Delusions and hallucinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of major depression affecting energy levels?

    <p>Loss of physical/mental energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of schizophrenia as described in the content?

    <p>Inability to function due to distorted perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates dysthymic disorder from major depression?

    <p>Dysthymic disorder involves chronic low-grade depression without serious impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anxiety Disorders

    • Anxiety is characterized by physical arousal, tension, apprehension, and worry.
    • Pathological anxiety differs from normal anxiety by being irrational, uncontrollable, and disruptive.

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

    • GAD involves excessive, persistent anxiety that is often free-floating.
    • Distinct from panic attacks, which are sudden episodes of intense fear.

    Panic Disorders

    • Characterized by frequent and unexpected panic attacks.
    • Family and twin studies indicate a genetic vulnerability to panic disorders.

    Phobias

    • Phobias are irrational fears triggered by specific objects or situations.
    • Individuals with specific phobias often take extreme measures to avoid triggers despite recognizing the fear as irrational.

    Agoraphobia

    • A fear of experiencing panic attacks in public places where escape might be difficult.
    • Individuals with agoraphobia avoid situations that might provoke panic or where help isn’t readily available.

    Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)

    • More common in women and more debilitating than typical shyness.
    • Can prevent individuals from partaking in social situations such as public dancing or weddings.

    Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    • Develops after extreme physical or psychological trauma and can persist long-term.
    • Risk factors for PTSD include personal/family history of disorders, severity of trauma, and multiple traumatic experiences.

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Dominated by persistent thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
    • Obsessions cause significant anxiety that is not manageable through typical coping mechanisms.

    Mood Disorders

    • Mood disorders are characterized by substantial, lasting disruptions in emotional states affecting overall functioning.

    Major Depression

    • Defined by extreme feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, impairing multiple facets of life.
    • Symptoms include lack of energy, concentration issues, and diminished eye contact.

    Other Mood Disorders

    • Dysthymic disorder features chronic low-grade depression, causing discomfort but not severe impairment.
    • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) presents recurrent depressive episodes during specific seasons, particularly fall and winter.

    Bipolar Disorder

    • Involves alternating periods of severe depression and extreme euphoria (mania), also known as manic depression.
    • Manic episodes are marked by intense excitement and rapid thoughts.
    • Cyclothymic disorder is a milder form with frequent, moderate mood swings.

    Schizophrenia

    • Affects functioning due to severe distortions in beliefs, perceptions, and cognition.

    Symptoms of Schizophrenia

    • Symptoms are categorized into positive (excesses, such as delusions and hallucinations) and negative (deficits, like flat affect and lack of motivation).

    Types of Schizophrenia

    • Paranoid Type: Texture of frequent auditory hallucinations, often voices.
    • Catatonic Type: Involves echolalia or imitation of movements.
    • Disorganized Type: Demonstrates severely disorganized speech and behavior.
    • Undifferentiated Type: Symptoms characteristic of schizophrenia that don’t align with the above classifications.

    Factors Implicated in Schizophrenia Development

    • Genetic predisposition, paternal age, environmental factors, irregular brain structures, and abnormal brain chemistry.

    Dopamine Hypothesis

    • Proposes schizophrenia is linked to excess activity of dopamine in the brain, potentially causing symptoms.

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    Explore the complexities of anxiety disorders in this quiz focused on Chapter 8 of psychological disorders. Learn about the emotional states characterized by intense apprehension and worry, as well as how these disorders impact cognitive and behavioral functioning. Test your understanding of the differences between pathological anxiety and normal emotional responses.

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