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Generalized anxiety disorder is ________ common among men than women and ________ common among younger adults than older adults.


A) more;more
B) less;less
C) more;less
D) less;more

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Incapacitating efforts to avoid specific anxiety-producing situations is most indicative of


A) depression.
B) compulsions.
C) phobias.
D) obsessions.

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Repeated distressing dreams and intrusive memories of an intensely fearful and life-threatening experience are symptoms most commonly associated with


A) panic disorder.
B) agoraphobia.
C) generalized anxiety disorder.
D) posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Kaylee is so afraid of snakes that she avoids most outdoor activities and even refuses to spend time in her own backyard alone.Kaylee appears to suffer from


A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) posttraumatic stress disorder.
C) depression.
D) a phobia.

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Omar is so preoccupied by his fear of germs that he always keeps his car and apartment windows sealed tightly,he refuses to allow anyone into his apartment,he carries his own silverware for whenever he eats away from home,and he washes his hands every time he touches anything that has been touched by someone else.Omar would most likely be diagnosed with


A) panic disorder.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) generalized anxiety disorder.
D) agoraphobia.

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The long-lasting disorder that develops in response to being exposed to a severe and often life-threatening trauma is


A) generalized anxiety disorder.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
D) social anxiety disorder.

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A Swedish study examined the progression of obsessive-compulsive disorder.The researchers found that as people aged,the symptoms of the disorder lessened.However,only ________ completely recovered.


A) 1 in 2
B) 1 in 3
C) 1 in 4
D) 1 in 5

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Julie experiences an overwhelming fear of entering a crowded airplane or movie theater because she thinks she might become anxious and feel trapped.Julie most clearly suffers from


A) posttraumatic stress disorder.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) social anxiety disorder.
D) agoraphobia.

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Anxiety disorders,OCD,and PTSD reflect a brain danger-detection system that is


A) repressing.
B) hyperactive
C) impulsive.
D) hallucinating.

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A therapist suggests that Mr.Broshi continues to bite his fingernails because this behavior often reduced his feelings of anxiety in the past.The therapist's suggestion most clearly an example of


A) the biological perspective.
B) genetics.
C) epigenetics.
D) reinforcement.

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After watching her sister's fearful response to the sight of a spider,Kerri became intensely fearful of spiders.This best illustrates that a specific phobia can be learned through


A) reinforcement.
B) stimulus generalization.
C) epigenetics.
D) observational learning.

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Janice has an irrational fear of spiders and will do everything she can to avoid them.Identify the DSM's diagnostic criteria for Janice's fear,and explain why.

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Jim and James are identical twins who were separated at birth.As an adult,Jim developed OCD.What can be expected regarding James?


A) He will develop a phobia.
B) He is more likely to develop OCD.
C) He is less likely to develop OCD.
D) He is likely to develop PTSD.

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Several times in the past two months,Petra has experienced a racing heart,intense fear that something horrible is about to happen,and an inability to breathe.Petra most likely suffers from


A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) panic attacks.
C) phobias.
D) agoraphobia.

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Anxiety disorders,OCD,and PTSD are thought to reflect


A) maladaptive social behaviors that have escalated beyond control.
B) a danger-detection system that has become hyperactive.
C) continuous worry and sleep deprivation.
D) intense anxiety that escalates into terrifying panic attacks.

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Years after he barely survived a terrorist attack that killed his wife and two children,Mr.Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event that render him incapable of holding a steady job.Mr.Puskari is most clearly showing signs of


A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
D) survivor resiliency.

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A person attacked by a fierce dog develops a fear of all dogs.This best illustrates


A) survivor resiliency.
B) agoraphobia.
C) stimulus generalization.
D) epigenetics.

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Episodes of intense dread that last for several minutes and are accompanied by shortness of breath,trembling,dizziness,or irregular heartbeat are most characteristic of


A) free-floating anxiety.
B) panic disorder.
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.

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The anterior cingulate cortex,a brain region that monitors our actions and checks for errors,seems especially likely to be hyperactive in those with


A) generalized anxiety disorder.
B) social anxiety disorder.
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D) PTSD.

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As infants become mobile and experience falls,they become increasingly afraid of heights.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on fear.


A) epigenetics
B) observational learning
C) conditioning
D) repression

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