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PSY 657 Practice Exam |2024 Fall exam| Anxiety*Ans* A general feeling of apprehension about possible future danger; Future oriented Neurosis*Ans* A maladaptive and self-defeating but reality testing remains intact. Mild illness not caused by organic disease involving symptoms of stress (depress...

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PSY 657 Practice Exam |2024 Fall exam|
Anxiety*Ans* A general feeling of apprehension about possible future danger; Future oriented



Neurosis*Ans* A maladaptive and self-defeating but reality testing remains intact. Mild

illness not caused by organic disease involving symptoms of stress (depression, anxiety,

obsessive behaviour, hypochondria) but not a radical loss of touch with reality,



Neurotic behavior (Exasperated Behavior)*Ans* An automatic, unconscious effort to manage

deep anxiety. Exaggerated use of avoidance behaviors or defense mechanisms



Phobias*Ans* Persistent and disproportionate fear of object or situation that presents little to

no real danger yet leads to avoidance of these feared situations



Components of Fear and Panic*Ans* Cognitive/Subjective: Fear "I'm in danger" Anxiety "I'm

worried about what might happen"

Physiological: Fear=Increased heart rate, sweating; Anxiety=tension, chronic overarousal

Behavioral: Fear=Desire to escape or run; Anxiety=General avoidance



Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)*Ans* Fear of social situations or negative evaluation

by others in which individual is going to be scrutinised, embarrassed or humiliated

,Specific Phobia*Ans* A strong and persistent fear triggered by the presence of a specific

object or situation that leads to significant distress or impairment of someone's ability to function



Panic Disorder*Ans* A person experiences recurrent, unexpected panic attacks that create a

sense of stark terror and numerous other physical symptoms of the fight-or-flight response.

(worries regarding future attacks)



Agoraphobia*Ans* Fear of places or situations from which escape would be difficult or

embarrassing, or in which immediate help would be unavailable if something bad happened



Generalized Anxiety Disorder*Ans* Excessive and chronic anxiety and worry (apprehensive

expectation), occurring for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities. Worry,

anxiety, physical symptoms that cause impairment in social, occupational, or other important

areas of functioning; individuals find it difficult to control worry.



Anxiety Symptoms*Ans* Restlessness or feeling on edge, easily fatigued, difficulty

concentrating/mind goes blank, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance



Obsessive Compulsive Disorder*Ans* A person experiences unwanted and intrusive

distressing thoughts or images that are accompanied by compulsive behaviors performed to

neutralize those thoughts

, Obsession*Ans* Unwanted, recurrent, and persistent thoughts, urges, or images that cause

marked anxiety or distress. Disturbing or inappropriate.



Compulsion*Ans* Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in

response to an obsession or according to rules that must be followed rigorously. Aimed at

preventing or reducing anxiety or prevent a dreaded situation



Somatization Disorder (DSM-IV -TR)*Ans* A mental disorder characterized by recurring,

multiple, and current, clinically significant complaints about somatic symptoms.



Somatic Symptom Disorder (DSM-5)*Ans* Person has a significant focus on physical

symptoms that results in major distress and/or problems functioning. The individual has

excessive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors relating to physical symptoms. Even if the symptoms

do not seem to have a medical explanation, the person suffering is regarded as authentic.



Hypochondriasis (Illness Anxiety Disorder)*Ans* Individuals are preoccupied by fears of

contracting a serious disease or with the idea that they have a disease even though they do not



Malingering*Ans* Consciously faking symptoms for secondary gain / Intentional production

of symptoms or exaggeration of symptoms motivated by external factors (Gypsy Rose

Blanchard) External. Personal gain.

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