Psychology: Defense Mechanisms and Separation Anxiety
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Gastrointestinal disturbances and headaches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of individuals with social anxiety disorder?

    <p>Fear of being evaluated negatively by others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range when separation anxiety typically peaks?

    <p>8-18 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between fear and anxiety?

    <p>Fear is an emotional response, whereas anxiety is a cognitive response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and persistent worry about everyday things?

    <p>Generalized Anxiety Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary coping mechanism for anxiety?

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

    Which anxiety disorder is characterized by fear or anxiety in social or performance situations?

    <p>Social Anxiety Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of severe anxiety?

    <p>Limited attention span and compromised problem-solving ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive distress when separates from caregivers or others?

    <p>Separation Anxiety Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for using Buspirone (BuSpar) for short periods of time?

    <p>It does not cause dependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is used to treat social anxiety disorder by reducing the physical manifestations of anxiety?

    <p>Beta-blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the flooding method in anxiety treatment?

    <p>To extinguish the anxiety response by exposing the client to a large amount of an undesirable stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anxiety disorder does not have an FDA-approved treatment?

    <p>Separation Anxiety Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using Antihistamines, such as hydroxyzine (Vistaril) and Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), for anxiety treatment?

    <p>They are safe and non-addictive alternatives to benzodiazepines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of systematic desensitization in anxiety treatment?

    <p>To gradually introduce the client to a feared object or experience through a series of steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

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