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The diagnosis of specific phobia: A)involves general worries about multiple things b) represents a typical, expected response to an object or situation c)involves a fairly consistent reaction of fear or anxiety to an object or situation , which can lead to active avoidance of the feared object or situation d)represents a short-term diagnosis, lasting less than 6 months - ANS C) involves a fairly consistent reaction of fear or anxiety to an object or situation , which can lead to active avoidance of the feared object or situation Which of these is the least likely component to include when developing an initial treatment plan for an adult with a specific phobia? a) a collaborative and trusting relationship between the client and therapist b)the creation of fear hierarchy c)exposure to the feared situation d)medications like benzodiazepines - ANS d)medications like benzodiazepines T/F: The treatment of specific phobias has had very limited success (I.e. 20% improve) - ANS False Individuals who meet the criteria for social anxiety disorder: a)avoid social situations or endure them while feeling anxious b)often ruminate about what they dislike about others, which is what increases their anxiety c)have a fairly rare mental health disorder d)are usually remarkably comfortable once they enter into social situations or performance situations - ANS a)avoid social situations or endure them while feeling anxious Which of the following is characteristic of panic disorder? a)requires the person initially experienced predictable or "expected" panic attacks b)is most commonly diagnosed right after a person has had his or her first panic attack c)involves persistent worry of experiencing additional panic attacks OR changes in behavior to avoid the recurrence of an attack d)requires panic attacks limited to two or three symptoms of anxiety - ANS c)involves persistent worry of experiencing additional panic attacks OR changes in behavior to avoid the recurrence of an attack Which of the following is NOT characteristic of agoraphobia? a)concern about having panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating/embarrassing symptoms b)fear that help may not be available if symptoms are experienced c)anxiety that is associated with only one setting or situation d)fear about being unable to escape if symptoms are experienced - ANS c)Anxiety that is associated with only one setting or situation The most effective treatment for generalized anxiety disorder is: - ANS Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) All of the following are characteristic of the diagnosis of separation anxiety disorder except: a)the typical stranger anxiety that occurs around age 2 b)refusal to sleep away from home c)nightmares that involve a fear of separation d)excessive worry about a bad event happening, like being kidnapped, that would prevent the person from being with attachment figured - ANS a)the typical stranger anxiety that occurs around age 2 T/F: In general, parents are discouraged from being involved in the treatment of a child with separation anxiety disorder. - ANS False T/F: There are substances, medications, and medical conditions that can cause or contribute to anxiety symptoms. - ANS True Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A)can be diagnosed if someone only experiences obsessions or compulsions b)is solely caused by environmental factors c)requires good insight on the part of the person who is diagnosed d)typically begins after age 35 - ANS a)can be diagnosed if someone only experiences obsessions or compulsions __________ is the first-line (best initial choice) treatment for adults with OCD. - ANS exposure and reSponse prevention therapy (ERPT) Body dysmorphic disorder involves _____________ in one's __________. - ANS perceived flaw, appearance All of the following can be a part of the DSM5 diagnosis of hoarding disorder except: a)hoarding that results from a brain injury b)difficulty discarding possessions regardless of value c)distress that arises at the thought of discarding items d)clutter that results in not being able to use living areas for their intended use - ANS a)hoarding that results from a brain injury Regarding hoarding disorder: a)most individuals are self-referred to therapy and are motivated to change b)it is a temporary condition that generally improves with age c)few people seek treatment for hoarding disorder d)medication is the primary intervention with proven effectiveness - ANS c)few people seek treatment for hoarding disorder A therapeutic approach for hair pulling or skin picking designed to identify stimulus triggers for the behavior, increase involvement in more positive competing behaviors, and encourage social support is: - ANS Habit Reversal Training (HRT) The DSM5 diagnosis of excoriation is defined as recurrent skin-picking that results: - ANS In skin lesions even though one has attempted to stop or reduce this behavior