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What is the primary reason separation anxiety disorder is detrimental?
What is the primary reason separation anxiety disorder is detrimental?
- It results in permanent separation from significant others.
- It causes sleep disruptions and nightmares.
- It leads to avoidance of social situations.
- It distracts sufferers from normal activities. (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of phobias?
Which of the following is a characteristic of phobias?
- Fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult.
- Developmentally inappropriate levels of concern over being away from a significant other.
- Fear of social or performance situations.
- Persistent, irrational fear of specific object, activity, or situation. (correct)
What happens when defense mechanisms are used in excess, particularly immature defenses?
What happens when defense mechanisms are used in excess, particularly immature defenses?
- Maladaptive use of defense mechanisms occurs. (correct)
- Separation anxiety disorder is triggered.
- Social anxiety disorder is developed.
- Anxiety is lowered, and goals are achieved.
What is a common manifestation of separation anxiety?
What is a common manifestation of separation anxiety?
What is the primary concern of individuals with social anxiety disorder?
What is the primary concern of individuals with social anxiety disorder?
What is the age range when separation anxiety typically peaks?
What is the age range when separation anxiety typically peaks?
What is the primary distinction between fear and anxiety?
What is the primary distinction between fear and anxiety?
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and persistent worry about everyday things?
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and persistent worry about everyday things?
What is the primary coping mechanism for anxiety?
What is the primary coping mechanism for anxiety?
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by fear or anxiety in social or performance situations?
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by fear or anxiety in social or performance situations?
What is the result of severe anxiety?
What is the result of severe anxiety?
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive distress when separates from caregivers or others?
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive distress when separates from caregivers or others?
What is the primary reason for using Buspirone (BuSpar) for short periods of time?
What is the primary reason for using Buspirone (BuSpar) for short periods of time?
Which medication is used to treat social anxiety disorder by reducing the physical manifestations of anxiety?
Which medication is used to treat social anxiety disorder by reducing the physical manifestations of anxiety?
What is the primary goal of the flooding method in anxiety treatment?
What is the primary goal of the flooding method in anxiety treatment?
Which anxiety disorder does not have an FDA-approved treatment?
Which anxiety disorder does not have an FDA-approved treatment?
What is the primary advantage of using Antihistamines, such as hydroxyzine (Vistaril) and Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), for anxiety treatment?
What is the primary advantage of using Antihistamines, such as hydroxyzine (Vistaril) and Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), for anxiety treatment?
What is the primary goal of systematic desensitization in anxiety treatment?
What is the primary goal of systematic desensitization in anxiety treatment?
