30 Questions
What is the primary requirement for a diagnosis of panic disorder (PD)?
Experiencing continued intense anxiety and avoidance related to the attack for at least one month
What is the term used to describe the avoidance of internal bodily or somatic cues for panic?
Interoceptive avoidance
What is the percentage of the population that has met criteria for PD or agoraphobia over their lifetime?
4.7%
What is the primary goal of exposure-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders?
To help clients recognize and change problematic thoughts and behaviors in real-life situations
What is the term used to describe the sensation of choking during a panic attack?
Somatic cue
What is the primary limitation of medications in treating anxiety disorders?
High relapse rates once medications are stopped
What is the characteristic of people with panic disorder that leads to a vicious cycle of panic?
Interpreting normal physical sensations in a catastrophic way
What is the primary function of the fight or flight response?
To prepare the body for a fight or escape in response to threat or danger
What is the term used to describe the fear of certain places or situations, particularly those where escape might not be possible?
Agoraphobia
What is the term for a panic attack that occurs without an apparent reason or cue?
False alarm
What is the primary benefit of exposure-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) compared to medication?
Greater treatment effects in the long-term
What is the primary characteristic of a panic disorder?
Acute anxiety that persists long after a specific panic attack
What is the term for the deliberate avoidance of particular places and situations due to anxiety?
Agoraphobia
What is the primary characteristic of agoraphobia that leads to significant disruption to a person's life?
Avoiding several places or situations
What is the primary difference between a panic attack and a panic disorder?
Panic attacks are isolated events, while panic disorders are chronic conditions
What is the typical response to a panic attack when there is no apparent reason or cue?
Intense fear and anxiety
What is the result of associating physical sensations with fear during a panic attack?
Avoidance of situations that may trigger similar sensations
What is the relationship between panic disorder and agoraphobia?
Panic disorder often leads to a diagnosis of agoraphobia
What is the primary difference between a panic attack and an anxiety episode?
Panic attacks are sudden and unexpected, while anxiety episodes are gradually building
What is the role of the fight or flight response in panic disorder?
It prepares the body for a fight or escape in response to threat or danger
What is a primary focus of CBT in addressing anxiety disorders?
Identifying and challenging negative thoughts and beliefs about situations
What is the purpose of exposure exercises in CBT?
To challenge clients' beliefs and learn new, less fearful associations
What percentage of clients receiving CBT typically show a good initial response?
50-80%
What is the focus of transdiagnostic treatments for anxiety disorders?
Core, underlying vulnerabilities
What is the goal of novel interventions in anxiety treatment, as mentioned in the text?
To enhance learning during CBT
How does engaging in avoidance behaviors affect clients' beliefs about feared situations?
It strengthens the belief that the situation is something to be feared
What is the relationship between the 'appraisals' or thoughts clients have about a situation and their feelings and behaviors?
Their thoughts affect both their feelings and their behaviors
What is the desired outcome of successful anxiety treatment, according to the text?
Making anxiety useful and adaptive again
What is the advantage of CBT over medication in terms of response durability?
The effect of CBT is more durable
What is the focus of additional treatments for anxiety disorders, as mentioned in the text?
Focusing on novel interventions and transdiagnostic treatments
Learn about the psychological and physiological responses to fear and danger, including the fight or flight response and its relation to panic disorder and agoraphobia. Understand how the body reacts to threats and the implications for mental health.
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