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.
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.
