PSY 333 Exam 2 (Ch. 6) Pop Quiz: Abnormal Psychology Practice Questions
Anxiety disorders affect about ______ of the population at some point in their lives. - correct
answer ✔✔28%
______ is a chronic sensation not clearly associated with any specific stimulus. - correct answer
✔✔anxiety
A panic attack progresses to a peak within ______. - correct answer ✔✔10 minutes
As part of the criteria for panic disorder, at least one of the panic attacks has been followed by
_____________ of persistent concern about having additional attacks and a significant change
in behavior related to attacks. - correct answer ✔✔1 month
Panic disorder affects up to _____ of the population at some point in life. - correct answer
✔✔5%
The term _____ is defined as relating to internal, psychological stimuli, while the term ______ is
defined as relating to external, environmental stimuli. - correct answer ✔✔interoceptive
exteroceptive
As treatment for panic disorder, _____ may produce dependence; most patients experience a
relapse when medications are discontinued. - correct answer ✔✔benzodiazepines
_______ therapies for panic disorder appear to be more effective and less subject to relapse. -
correct answer ✔✔cognitive behavioral
Fear of strangers is known as ______ - correct answer ✔✔xenophobia
Anxiety disorders affect about ______ of the population at some point in their lives. - correct
answer ✔✔28%
______ is a chronic sensation not clearly associated with any specific stimulus. - correct answer
✔✔anxiety
A panic attack progresses to a peak within ______. - correct answer ✔✔10 minutes
As part of the criteria for panic disorder, at least one of the panic attacks has been followed by
_____________ of persistent concern about having additional attacks and a significant change
in behavior related to attacks. - correct answer ✔✔1 month
Panic disorder affects up to _____ of the population at some point in life. - correct answer
✔✔5%
The term _____ is defined as relating to internal, psychological stimuli, while the term ______ is
defined as relating to external, environmental stimuli. - correct answer ✔✔interoceptive
exteroceptive
As treatment for panic disorder, _____ may produce dependence; most patients experience a
relapse when medications are discontinued. - correct answer ✔✔benzodiazepines
_______ therapies for panic disorder appear to be more effective and less subject to relapse. -
correct answer ✔✔cognitive behavioral
Fear of strangers is known as ______ - correct answer ✔✔xenophobia
