Psychology: Anxiety Disorders and Eating Disorders

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Which psychological theory suggests that anxiety is a result of psychological conflict where ideas are repressed and the outcome results in anxiety?

Psychological theory (correct)

Genetic theory

Humanistic theory

Behavioural theory

What is OCD according to the Behavioural theory?

A learnt response that can be unlearnt (correct)

A result of psychological conflict

A result of genetic factors

A result of environmental fears

What is the focus of Humanistic theory in relation to anxiety?

Environmental fears and biological factors (correct)

Learned response and maladaptive behaviour

CBT and relaxation training

Genetic factors and psychological conflict

What is a physiological symptom of anxiety?

Cold hands and feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in treating anxiety disorders?

Providing less threatening interpretations of the event Signup and view all the answers

What is the experience of a significant stressor or trauma, outside the range of usual experience, which is followed by recurrent subjective re-experiencing of the trauma?

PTSD Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of maintaining a calm and serene manner when interacting with an anxious patient?

To prevent transmission of anxiety from the nurse to the patient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing interventions is most effective in reducing excess energy in an anxious patient?

Focusing the patient's energy on a repetitive or physically tiring task Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for staying with an anxious patient and not leaving them alone?

Being left alone may further increase the patient's anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is related to ineffective coping mechanisms?

Ineffective coping Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using short, simple sentences when communicating with an anxious patient?

Disruption of the perceptual field causes difficulty in focusing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following environmental factors can contribute to increased anxiety in a patient?

A busy, noisy, and stimulating environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of the family systems theory in relation to bulimia nervosa?

Inability to resolve conflicts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a side effect of psychotropic medication, specifically SSRI, used to treat bulimia nervosa?

Gastrointestinal problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating bulimia nervosa?

To identify and challenge negative thought patterns Signup and view all the answers

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Which psychological theory suggests that anxiety is a result of psychological conflict where ideas are repressed and the outcome results in anxiety?

What is OCD according to the Behavioural theory?

What is the focus of Humanistic theory in relation to anxiety?

What is a physiological symptom of anxiety?

What is the primary focus of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in treating anxiety disorders?

What is the experience of a significant stressor or trauma, outside the range of usual experience, which is followed by recurrent subjective re-experiencing of the trauma?

What is the primary goal of maintaining a calm and serene manner when interacting with an anxious patient?

Which of the following nursing interventions is most effective in reducing excess energy in an anxious patient?

What is the primary reason for staying with an anxious patient and not leaving them alone?

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is related to ineffective coping mechanisms?

What is the primary benefit of using short, simple sentences when communicating with an anxious patient?

Which of the following environmental factors can contribute to increased anxiety in a patient?

What is the primary concern of the family systems theory in relation to bulimia nervosa?

Which of the following is a side effect of psychotropic medication, specifically SSRI, used to treat bulimia nervosa?

What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating bulimia nervosa?

What is the primary focus of the biopsychosocial theory in relation to bulimia nervosa?

What is the primary goal of nursing interventions in treating bulimia nervosa?

Which of the following is a type of medication used to treat bulimia nervosa?

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