Social Phobias: Why Didn’t Billy Say Anything in Class Quiz

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What is the main characteristic of social phobias?

Fear of public speaking (correct)
Fear of crowded places
Fear of heights
Fear of flying

How did Billy react to the thought of being called on to speak in class?

He became excited and enthusiastic
He became talkative to hide his fear
He became angry and defensive
He became physically ill (correct)

What is the term for an intense fear of flying?

Acrophobia
Aerophobia (correct)
Agoraphobia
Claustrophobia

Which term refers to anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult?

Agoraphobia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the fear of closed spaces?

Claustrophobia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the fear of heights?

Acrophobia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for persistent fears that are unreasonable and brought on by a specific object or situation?

Specific phobias (B) Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the intense fear of animals?

Zoophobia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of social phobias?

Irrational fear of performing in social situations (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological and physiological signs are associated with great anxiety before a social situation for individuals with social phobias?

Nausea, sweating, and heightened physiological arousal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the traumatic event that worsened Kate's fear of flying as a young adult?

A flight-related accident that killed several fellow students (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of cognitive-behavioral therapy over drug therapy for social phobias?

It does not lead to serious side effects (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem with drug treatment for social phobias?

It leads to memory loss and other serious side effects (C) Signup and view all the answers

In cognitive-behavioral therapy for social phobias, what type of exposure is used after imagining feared situations?

In vivo exposure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of drug therapy for social phobias in terms of relapse?

About 50 - 75% of individuals relapse when they stop taking the drugs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of medications are commonly used in drug therapy for social phobias?

Tranquilizers and antidepressants (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four components of cognitive-behavioral programs to treat social phobias?

Explanation, substitution, exposure, relaxation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Learn and Substitute' component in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

To help individuals learn new social skills and substitute negative thoughts with positive ones (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial method of exposure used by therapists in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

Imaginary exposure to feared situations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes individuals with social phobias from those who are fearful and anxious about public speaking?

The intensity of their fears and their willingness to avoid public speaking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the explanation given by psychologists for the fears experienced by individuals with social phobias?

The fears are usually learned and can be unlearned (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the components of cognitive-behavioral programs to treat social phobias?

Exposing individuals to feared situations in imagination (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Learn and Substitute' component in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

Teaching individuals new social skills and substituting negative thoughts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes individuals with social phobias from those who are fearful and anxious about public speaking?

The level of irrational fears and avoidance of public speaking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of exposure is used after imagining feared situations in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

Real-life exposure to feared situations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial method of exposure used by therapists in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

Imaginary exposure to feared situations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of drug therapy for social phobias in terms of relapse?

Reinforcement of irrational fears (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of cognitive-behavioral therapy over drug therapy for social phobias?

It has a higher success rate in reducing social fears (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of drug therapy for social phobias in terms of relapse?

About 50 - 75% of individuals experience relapse when they stop taking the drugs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of exposure is used after imagining feared situations in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

In vivo exposure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes individuals with social phobias from those who are fearful and anxious about public speaking?

Social phobias involve significant fear and anxiety in various social situations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two problems associated with long-term drug treatment for social phobias?

About 50 - 75% relapse rate and loss of memory (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem with drug treatment for social phobias?

Long-term use can result in serious side effects (B) Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to persistent fears that are unreasonable and brought on by a specific object or situation?

Specific phobia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial method of exposure used by therapists in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

Imagining feared situations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes individuals with social phobias from those who are fearful and anxious about public speaking?

Social phobias involve significant fear and anxiety in various social situations (C) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main characteristic of social phobias?

How did Billy react to the thought of being called on to speak in class?

What is the term for an intense fear of flying?

Which term refers to anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult?

What is the term for the fear of closed spaces?

What is the term for the fear of heights?

What is the term for persistent fears that are unreasonable and brought on by a specific object or situation?

What term refers to the intense fear of animals?

What is the main characteristic of social phobias?

Which psychological and physiological signs are associated with great anxiety before a social situation for individuals with social phobias?

What was the traumatic event that worsened Kate's fear of flying as a young adult?

What is the primary advantage of cognitive-behavioral therapy over drug therapy for social phobias?

What is a common problem with drug treatment for social phobias?

In cognitive-behavioral therapy for social phobias, what type of exposure is used after imagining feared situations?

What is a potential drawback of drug therapy for social phobias in terms of relapse?

What type of medications are commonly used in drug therapy for social phobias?

What are the four components of cognitive-behavioral programs to treat social phobias?

What is the purpose of the 'Learn and Substitute' component in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

What is the initial method of exposure used by therapists in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

What distinguishes individuals with social phobias from those who are fearful and anxious about public speaking?

What is the explanation given by psychologists for the fears experienced by individuals with social phobias?

What is one of the components of cognitive-behavioral programs to treat social phobias?

What is the purpose of the 'Learn and Substitute' component in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

What distinguishes individuals with social phobias from those who are fearful and anxious about public speaking?

What type of exposure is used after imagining feared situations in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

What was the initial method of exposure used by therapists in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

What is a potential drawback of drug therapy for social phobias in terms of relapse?

What is the primary advantage of cognitive-behavioral therapy over drug therapy for social phobias?

What is a potential drawback of drug therapy for social phobias in terms of relapse?

What type of exposure is used after imagining feared situations in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

What distinguishes individuals with social phobias from those who are fearful and anxious about public speaking?

What are the two problems associated with long-term drug treatment for social phobias?

What is a common problem with drug treatment for social phobias?

What term refers to persistent fears that are unreasonable and brought on by a specific object or situation?

What was the initial method of exposure used by therapists in cognitive-behavioral programs for social phobias?

What distinguishes individuals with social phobias from those who are fearful and anxious about public speaking?

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