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**What is the primary feature of anxiety disorders?** - a\) Absence of fear - b\) Intense, disproportionate anxiety - c\) Lack of bodily symptoms - d\) Decreased respiration rate - e\) Reduced muscle tension **Which survey found that 45% of Australians experience a mental disorder in...

**What is the primary feature of anxiety disorders?** - a\) Absence of fear - b\) Intense, disproportionate anxiety - c\) Lack of bodily symptoms - d\) Decreased respiration rate - e\) Reduced muscle tension **Which survey found that 45% of Australians experience a mental disorder in their lifetime?** - a\) The Global Mental Health Survey - b\) The National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing - c\) The Australian Mental Health Census - d\) The Australian Bureau of Statistics Report - e\) The Mission Australia Survey **Which model describes fear as a \'true alarm\' response to danger?** - a\) The Double Vulnerability Model - b\) The Fight or Flight Model - c\) The True Alarm Model - d\) Barlow's Triple Vulnerability Model - e\) Cannon's Fight or Flight Response **Barlow's Triple Vulnerability Model includes all except:** - a\) Generalised biological vulnerability - b\) Specific psychological vulnerability - c\) Social environmental vulnerability - d\) Generalised psychological vulnerability - e\) None of the above **Which of the following is not one of the diagnostic criteria for specific phobias according to DSM-5?** - a\) Fear is marked and consistent - b\) Fear is disproportionate to the actual danger - c\) Fear is restricted to social situations - d\) Fear causes emotional, social, or occupational disruption - e\) Fear lasts for at least six months **Which of the following is not a subtype of specific phobia?** - a\) Animal - b\) Natural environment - c\) Social interaction - d\) Blood, injection, injury - e\) Situational **Which disorder is characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks?** - a\) Generalised anxiety disorder - b\) Panic disorder - c\) Social anxiety disorder - d\) Agoraphobia - e\) Specific phobia **The DSM-5 specifies that agoraphobia must involve anxiety about how many situations?** - a\) One - b\) Two - c\) Three - d\) Four - e\) Five **Which is not a symptom of a panic attack?** - a\) Sweating - b\) Choking sensation - c\) Euphoria - d\) Trembling - e\) Shortness of breath **Which of the following is not a common component of cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders?** - a\) Psychoeducation - b\) Exposure therapy - c\) Cognitive restructuring - d\) Medication management - e\) Relaxation training **Which statement is incorrect about social anxiety disorder?** - a\) It involves marked fear in social situations - b\) It is also known as social phobia - c\) It always develops in adulthood - d\) It includes fear of negative evaluation by others - e\) It can be treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy **Which therapy technique involves confronting feared stimuli in real life?** - a\) Imaginal exposure - b\) In vivo exposure - c\) Virtual reality exposure - d\) Cognitive restructuring - e\) Psychoeducation **Generalised anxiety disorder is characterized by:** - a\) Fear of specific objects - b\) Worry about a wide range of events - c\) Panic attacks - d\) Avoidance of social situations - e\) Flashbacks of traumatic events **Which of the following is not a symptom associated with generalised anxiety disorder?** - a\) Muscle tension - b\) Sleep problems - c\) Difficulty concentrating - d\) Euphoria - e\) Irritability **Which is true about the epidemiology of social anxiety disorder?** - a\) It is more common in men than women - b\) It is the rarest anxiety disorder - c\) It often begins before the age of 12 - d\) It typically resolves without treatment - e\) It is always comorbid with depression **Which is not a treatment for panic disorder?** - a\) Tricyclic antidepressants - b\) Benzodiazepines - c\) Exposure therapy - d\) Herbal supplements - e\) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors **True or False: Generalised anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about only one specific area.** - a\) True - b\) False **What percentage of individuals with anxiety disorders seek treatment?** - a\) 10% - b\) 20% - c\) 50% - d\) 70% - e\) 90% **Which disorder involves fear of being in places where escape might be difficult?** - a\) Panic disorder - b\) Generalised anxiety disorder - c\) Social anxiety disorder - d\) Agoraphobia - e\) Specific phobia **The nature of anxiety disorders includes all except:** - a\) Bodily symptoms - b\) Cognitive symptoms - c\) Behavioral symptoms - d\) Emotional numbness - e\) Perception of threat **According to the DSM-5, specific phobia must involve a fear that is:** - a\) Mild and short-lived - b\) Persistent and intense - c\) Restricted to one situation - d\) Controlled with medication - e\) Easily ignored **Which statement is true about the triple vulnerability model?** - a\) It includes only psychological factors - b\) It was developed by Cannon - c\) It involves biological, generalised psychological, and specific psychological vulnerabilities - d\) It is not related to anxiety disorders - e\) It excludes genetic factors **Double Negative: It is not uncommon for individuals with social anxiety disorder to not seek treatment for:** - a\) Fear of dogs - b\) Fear of closed spaces - c\) Fear of public speaking - d\) Fear of flying - e\) Fear of heights **Which is a common technique used in CBT for anxiety disorders?** - a\) Avoidance training - b\) Positive reinforcement - c\) Relaxation exercises - d\) Hypnosis - e\) Medication administration **Which is a key characteristic of panic disorder?** - a\) Chronic worry - b\) Flashbacks - c\) Recurrent panic attacks - d\) Social withdrawal - e\) Specific phobias **Double Negative: Generalised anxiety disorder is not characterized by a lack of:** - a\) Worry - b\) Muscle tension - c\) Sleep disturbances - d\) Concentration difficulties - e\) Irritability **Which is a biological factor associated with anxiety disorders?** - a\) Negative reinforcement - b\) Avoidance behavior - c\) Genetic predisposition - d\) Social learning - e\) Cognitive distortions **Double Negative: It is not unusual for specific phobias to not involve:** - a\) Fear of heights - b\) Fear of animals - c\) Fear of water - d\) Fear of social situations - e\) Fear of blood **Which factor is least likely to contribute to social anxiety disorder?** - a\) Excessive parental criticism - b\) Positive self-esteem - c\) Cognitive distortions - d\) Genetic vulnerability - e\) Social withdrawal **Which is true about the treatment of specific phobias?** - a\) Medication is the primary treatment - b\) Cognitive-behavioral therapy is ineffective - c\) Exposure therapy is highly effective - d\) Hypnosis is the most effective treatment - e\) Treatment is rarely needed