Psychology of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
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What is the primary requirement for a diagnosis of panic disorder (PD)?

  • Interpreting normal physical sensations in a catastrophic way
  • Avoiding a number of situations or activities that produce physiological arousal
  • Having unexpected panic attacks with no significant distress or interference in daily life
  • Experiencing continued intense anxiety and avoidance related to the attack for at least one month (correct)

    • What is the term used to describe the avoidance of internal bodily or somatic cues for panic?

  • Agoraphobic response
  • Interoceptive avoidance (correct)
  • Exteroceptive avoidance
  • Panic induction

    • What is the percentage of the population that has met criteria for PD or agoraphobia over their lifetime?

  • 7.1%
  • 1.7%
  • 10.3%
  • 4.7% (correct)

    • What is the primary goal of exposure-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders?

    <p>To help clients recognize and change problematic thoughts and behaviors in real-life situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the sensation of choking during a panic attack?

    <p>Somatic cue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation of medications in treating anxiety disorders?

    <p>High relapse rates once medications are stopped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of people with panic disorder that leads to a vicious cycle of panic?

    <p>Interpreting normal physical sensations in a catastrophic way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the fight or flight response?

    <p>To prepare the body for a fight or escape in response to threat or danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the fear of certain places or situations, particularly those where escape might not be possible?

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

    What is the term for a panic attack that occurs without an apparent reason or cue?

    <p>False alarm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of exposure-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) compared to medication?

    <p>Greater treatment effects in the long-term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a panic disorder?

    <p>Acute anxiety that persists long after a specific panic attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the deliberate avoidance of particular places and situations due to anxiety?

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

    What is the primary characteristic of agoraphobia that leads to significant disruption to a person's life?

    <p>Avoiding several places or situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a panic attack and a panic disorder?

    <p>Panic attacks are isolated events, while panic disorders are chronic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical response to a panic attack when there is no apparent reason or cue?

    <p>Intense fear and anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of associating physical sensations with fear during a panic attack?

    <p>Avoidance of situations that may trigger similar sensations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between panic disorder and agoraphobia?

    <p>Panic disorder often leads to a diagnosis of agoraphobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a panic attack and an anxiety episode?

    <p>Panic attacks are sudden and unexpected, while anxiety episodes are gradually building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the fight or flight response in panic disorder?

    <p>It prepares the body for a fight or escape in response to threat or danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of CBT in addressing anxiety disorders?

    <p>Identifying and challenging negative thoughts and beliefs about situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of exposure exercises in CBT?

    <p>To challenge clients' beliefs and learn new, less fearful associations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of clients receiving CBT typically show a good initial response?

    <p>50-80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of transdiagnostic treatments for anxiety disorders?

    <p>Core, underlying vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of novel interventions in anxiety treatment, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To enhance learning during CBT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does engaging in avoidance behaviors affect clients' beliefs about feared situations?

    <p>It strengthens the belief that the situation is something to be feared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the 'appraisals' or thoughts clients have about a situation and their feelings and behaviors?

    <p>Their thoughts affect both their feelings and their behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the desired outcome of successful anxiety treatment, according to the text?

    <p>Making anxiety useful and adaptive again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of CBT over medication in terms of response durability?

    <p>The effect of CBT is more durable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of additional treatments for anxiety disorders, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Focusing on novel interventions and transdiagnostic treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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