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?

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

    What is the term for the fear of closed spaces?

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

    What is the term for the fear of heights?

    <p>Acrophobia</p> 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?

    <p>Specific phobias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the intense fear of animals?

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

    What is the main characteristic of social phobias?

    <p>Irrational fear of performing in social situations</p> 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?

    <p>Nausea, sweating, and heightened physiological arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A flight-related accident that killed several fellow students</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It does not lead to serious side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It leads to memory loss and other serious side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In vivo exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>About 50 - 75% of individuals relapse when they stop taking the drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tranquilizers and antidepressants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Explanation, substitution, exposure, relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To help individuals learn new social skills and substitute negative thoughts with positive ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Imaginary exposure to feared situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The intensity of their fears and their willingness to avoid public speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The fears are usually learned and can be unlearned</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exposing individuals to feared situations in imagination</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Teaching individuals new social skills and substituting negative thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The level of irrational fears and avoidance of public speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Real-life exposure to feared situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Imaginary exposure to feared situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reinforcement of irrational fears</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It has a higher success rate in reducing social fears</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>About 50 - 75% of individuals experience relapse when they stop taking the drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In vivo exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Social phobias involve significant fear and anxiety in various social situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>About 50 - 75% relapse rate and loss of memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Long-term use can result in serious side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Specific phobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Imagining feared situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Social phobias involve significant fear and anxiety in various social situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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