PSYC 620 – QUIZ 1: ANXIETY DISORDERS | ULTIMATE COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAMINATION: 100 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS, AND CLINICAL RATIONALES COVERING ALL TESTED DOMAINS (ETIOLOGY, NEUROBIOLOGY, DSM-5 DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA, EVIDENCE-BASED

PSYC 620 – QUIZ 1: ANXIETY DISORDERS | ULTIMATE COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAMINATION: 100 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS, AND CLINICAL RATIONALES COVERING ALL TESTED DOMAINS (ETIOLOGY, NEUROBIOLOGY, DSM-5 DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA, EVIDENCE-BASED CBT PROTOCOLS, EXPOSURE THERAPY, ERP, COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING, AND TREATMENT OUTCOMES) 1. Which of the following is the primary feature distinguishing fear from anxiety? A) Fear is a future-oriented mood state while anxiety is a present-oriented emotional response B) Fear involves activation of the sympathetic nervous system while anxiety does not C) Fear is a present-oriented emotional response to immediate threat while anxiety is a future-oriented mood state D) Fear is always pathological while anxiety is always adaptive Correct Answer: C Rationale: Fear is a present-oriented emotional response characterized by immediate fight-or-flight activation, while anxiety is a future-oriented mood state involving apprehension about potential threats that may or may not materialize. ________________________________________ 2. According to Barlow's triple vulnerability model, which type of vulnerability involves heritable contributions to neuroticism? A) Specific psychological vulnerability B) Generalized biological vulnerability C) Generalized psychological vulnerability D) Environmental vulnerability Correct Answer: B Rationale: Generalized biological vulnerability refers to heritable genetic contributions to neuroticism and negative affect, which create a predisposition to developing anxiety disorders when combined with other vulnerabilities. ________________________________________ 3. In the treatment of Panic Disorder, interoceptive exposure primarily targets: A) External environmental triggers B) Internal physical sensations associated with panic C) Social evaluation concerns D) Traumatic memories Correct Answer: B Rationale: Interoceptive exposure involves deliberately inducing feared physical sensations (e.g., hyperventilation, spinning) to help patients habituate to internal bodily cues that trigger panic attacks. ________________________________________ 4. Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder according to the DSM-5? A) Recurrent unexpected panic attacks B) Excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months C) Persistent fear of social situations D) Recurrent distressing dreams about a traumatic event Correct Answer: B Rationale: GAD is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about multiple domains occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, accompanied by symptoms like restlessness, fatigue, and muscle tension. ________________________________________ 5. Cognitive Restructuring in panic disorder treatment involves: A) Having patients confront feared situations B) Teaching relaxation breathing techniques C) Recognizing cognitive errors and generating alternative explanations for feared sensations D) Processing traumatic memories through eye movements Correct Answer: C Rationale: Cognitive restructuring helps patients identify catastrophic misinterpretations of bodily sensations and develop alternative, more realistic explanations for these sensations. ________________________________________ 6. What is the recommended dosage for Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) treatment for OCD? A) 15 two-hour treatment sessions with a minimum of 3 per week B) 10 one-hour sessions weekly for 3 months C) 20 thirty-minute sessions daily for 2 weeks D) 5 four-hour sessions over one weekend Correct Answer: A Rationale: The evidence-based ERP protocol for OCD involves 15 two-hour treatment sessions with a minimum of 3 sessions per week to achieve optimal therapeutic response. ________________________________________ 7. Which of the following is NOT considered an intrusion symptom of PTSD? A) Distressing memories of the traumatic event B) Distressing dreams related to the event C) Flashbacks where the individual feels the event is recurring D) Depressed mood Correct Answer: D Rationale: Depressed mood is a negative alteration in cognition and mood symptom cluster of PTSD, not an intrusion symptom. Intrusion symptoms include involuntary memories, dreams, and flashbacks. ________________________________________ 8. Stress-Inoculation Training is categorized as which type of treatment for PTSD? A) Cognitive Interventions B) EMDR C) Coping Skills Focused Treatments D) Pharmacological Interventions Correct Answer: C Rationale: Stress-Inoculation Training is a coping skills focused treatment that teaches patients anxiety management techniques including breathing, relaxation, and cognitive coping strategies. ________________________________________ 9. In treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder, exposure post-processing involves: A) Reviewing whether goals were attained B) Discussing any new or unexpected automatic thoughts C) Having the client re-rate beliefs in automatic thoughts D) All of the above Correct Answer: D Rationale: Exposure post-processing is a comprehensive review process that includes evaluating goal attainment, discussing unexpected thoughts, and having clients re-evaluate their automatic thoughts. ________________________________________ 10. Individuals with Social Anxiety Disorder have been found to have negative self-evaluations associated with images related to: A) Future academic success B) Early adverse social events such as being bullied C) Physical health concerns D) Financial instability Correct Answer: B Rationale: Research indicates that individuals with social anxiety disorder maintain negative self-images linked to early adverse social experiences like bullying, which perpetuate social fears. ________________________________________