19 Questions
Which of the following is a component of the limbic system involved in anxiety?
Hippocampus
What is the term for a stimulus that can produce a response before conditioning begins?
Unconditioned stimulus (US)
Which of the following is an example of an unconditioned response (UR)?
Salivation produced with presentation of food
What is the term for a neutral stimulus that, when paired with an unconditioned stimulus (US), produces a new response?
Conditioned stimulus (CS)
What is the term for a response produced by a conditioned stimulus (CS)?
Conditioned response (CR)
What is interoceptive conditioning?
Conditioning induced by physical sensations
What can induce a panic attack in patients with panic disorder?
Giving patients with panic disorder CO2
What is anxiety sensitivity?
Tendency to perceive anxiety as harmful
What is a potential cognitive contribution to panic disorder?
Catastrophic thoughts
What is a potential cause of panic disorder?
Generalized biological vulnerability
What is the onset age for blood injection injury phobia?
Around 9 years old
What is the main difference between situational phobias and animal phobias?
Fear of specific situations
What is the purpose of systematic desensitization in the treatment of phobias?
To gradually introduce individuals to their fears
What are the cognitive and attentional biases associated with generalized anxiety disorder?
All of the above
What is the primary treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
What is the main symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Avoidance
What is the prevalence of PTSD in women compared to men?
3x higher
What is a possible cause of generalized biological vulnerability for anxiety disorders?
All of the above
What is the main treatment approach for PTSD?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on the biological factors contributing to anxiety and the process of classical conditioning with this informative quiz. Explore topics such as genetic tendencies, brain circuits, and reactivity to stressful events.
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