Chapter 6:Anxiety Disorders;Total Assessment Guide (T.A.G.)

Chapter 6:Anxiety Disorders;Total Assessment Guide (T.A.G.) Chapter 6: Anxiety Disorders Multiple Choice 6.1.1. According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), in any given year, what percent of adults suffer from at least one type of anxiety disorder? a. 6 percent b. 18 percent c. 24 percent d. 36 percent Answer: b. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1.1 Page Reference: 144 Topic: Overview Skill: Factual LO 6.2: What is the expected long-term outcome for people with anxiety disorders? 6.1.2. The close relationship between symptoms of anxiety and the symptoms for depression suggests that a. anxiety and depression are really the same emotion. b. these disorders may share common etiological features. c. psychological testing is needed to tell them apart. d. anxiety and depression are not true mental disorders. Answer: b. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1.2 Page Reference: 144 Topic: Overview Skill: Conceptual LO 6.2: What is the expected long-term outcome for people with anxiety disorders? 6.1.3. In which of these situations would an agoraphobic be most likely to exhibit avoidance or fear? a. touching an insect b. swimming in a backyard pool c. being at the top of a tall building d. sitting in the middle of a row in a crowded theater Answer: d. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1.3 Page Reference: 144 Topic: Overview Skill: Applied LO 6.1: Why is a panic attack sometimes called a “false alarm?” ScholarStock 234 6.1.4. According to the case study of the writer presented in your textbook, why would individuals with agoraphobia feel terrified of crowds? a. They fear people. b. They are paranoid. c. They have low self-esteem. d. They fear not being able to escape. Answer: d. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1.4 Page Reference: 144-145 Topic: Overview Skill: Conceptual LO 6.1: Why is a panic attack sometimes called a “false alarm?” 6.1.5. Anxiety is a reaction to a. avoidance. b. impaired insight. c. anticipated future problems. d. an immediate threat from the environment. Answer: c. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1.5 Page Reference: 146 Topic: Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders Skill: Conceptual LO 6.2: What is the expected long-term outcome for people with anxiety disorders? 6.1.6. Which of the following statements about anxiety is true? a. Anxiety is a more severe emotion than depression. b. Anxiety is a less severe emotion than depression. c. Anxiety can be adaptive at low levels. d. Anxiety is always adaptive. Answer: c. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1.6 Page Reference: 146 Topic: Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders Skill: Applied LO 6.2: What is the expected long-term outcome for people with anxiety disorders? 6.1.7. In what way is fear different from anxiety? a. Fear is more general. b. Fear occurs appropriately in the face of real danger. ....Continued..