What is the central feature of all anxiety disorders? That is, what do they have in
common?
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unrealistic, irratio-nal fears or anxieties that cause significant distress and/or
impairments in functioning.
What is cortisol? Is cortisol beneficial or harmful?
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, glucocorticoid (stress hormone) produced when the sympathetic nervous
system is stimulated. Has survival value if you need to act quickly; can
damage brain cells, especially in the hippocampus and may even stunt
growth.
What is the difference between a PET scan and an fMRI?
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PET scan: measures organ's metabolic activity using natural compounds,
radioactive / fMRI: measures oxygen level showing problems with how and
from where it is supplied, high speed
You are experiencing a panic attack. What are your symptoms?
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"1. Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate. 2. Sweating. 3.
Trembling or shaking. 4. Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering. 5.
Feelings of choking. 6. Chest pain or discomfort. 7. Nausea or abdominal
distress. 8. Feeling dizzy, unsteady, light-headed, or faint. 9. Chills or heat
sensations. 10. Paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensations). 11.
Derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached
from oneself). 12. Fear of losing control or "going crazy." 13. Fear of dying."
Are there concerns over cultural biases in some psychological tests?
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, Yes - some tests may not elicit valid information from a minority group
What is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI2)? Describe how the
MMPI2 scales work.
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Scores on this objective personality assessment are graphed and
compared to averages reflecting normal and abnormal behaviour in 15
homogeneous content themes and 5 personality disorder scales. Scores
for symptoms indicating specific disorders make up an individual's
personality profile. The results are recommended for professional use only.
Compare and contrast the biological and cognitive-behavioral treatments for GAD.
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medication: benzodiazepines (dependence), buspirone better - 2-4 weeks,
antidepressants - 2-4 weeks; CBT: a combination of behavioral techniques,
such as training in applied muscle relaxation, and cognitive restructuring
techniques aimed at reducing distorted cognitions and information-
processing biases associated with GAD as well as reducing catastrophizing
about minor events
What factors play a role in determining a person's stress tolerance?
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common?
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unrealistic, irratio-nal fears or anxieties that cause significant distress and/or
impairments in functioning.
What is cortisol? Is cortisol beneficial or harmful?
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, glucocorticoid (stress hormone) produced when the sympathetic nervous
system is stimulated. Has survival value if you need to act quickly; can
damage brain cells, especially in the hippocampus and may even stunt
growth.
What is the difference between a PET scan and an fMRI?
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PET scan: measures organ's metabolic activity using natural compounds,
radioactive / fMRI: measures oxygen level showing problems with how and
from where it is supplied, high speed
You are experiencing a panic attack. What are your symptoms?
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"1. Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate. 2. Sweating. 3.
Trembling or shaking. 4. Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering. 5.
Feelings of choking. 6. Chest pain or discomfort. 7. Nausea or abdominal
distress. 8. Feeling dizzy, unsteady, light-headed, or faint. 9. Chills or heat
sensations. 10. Paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensations). 11.
Derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached
from oneself). 12. Fear of losing control or "going crazy." 13. Fear of dying."
Are there concerns over cultural biases in some psychological tests?
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, Yes - some tests may not elicit valid information from a minority group
What is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI2)? Describe how the
MMPI2 scales work.
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Scores on this objective personality assessment are graphed and
compared to averages reflecting normal and abnormal behaviour in 15
homogeneous content themes and 5 personality disorder scales. Scores
for symptoms indicating specific disorders make up an individual's
personality profile. The results are recommended for professional use only.
Compare and contrast the biological and cognitive-behavioral treatments for GAD.
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medication: benzodiazepines (dependence), buspirone better - 2-4 weeks,
antidepressants - 2-4 weeks; CBT: a combination of behavioral techniques,
such as training in applied muscle relaxation, and cognitive restructuring
techniques aimed at reducing distorted cognitions and information-
processing biases associated with GAD as well as reducing catastrophizing
about minor events
What factors play a role in determining a person's stress tolerance?
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