PSYC 461 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which is most consistent with adjustment disorder? - Answers - Paul is experiencing
grief from a recent loss, which aligns with the criteria for adjustment disorder, as it is an
immediate reaction to a specific stressor.
Which is the best definition of mindfulness meditation? - Answers - Present-focused,
nonjudgmental awareness
Andy is assigned to "ride-out" duty at a hospital during a massive hurricane. He feels
very on edge during the storm while attending his patients. Anxiety disorder? - Answers
- no
Let's suppose all you know is that Tony Stark has some kind of anxiety disorder. What
is your best suggestion for his treatment? - Answers - Cognitive Therapy
Tony Stark has had 3 (legit) panic attacks in the last year. Fearful of having more
attacks, immediately after the first one, he stopped going into the office for work, which
was part of his normal routine previously, and instead worked from home. Which
diagnosis is correct? - Answers - Panic Disorder
Tony Stark is incredibly afraid of aliens and has a full-blown panic attack anytime
somebody talks about them. This has happened at least 12 times in the past 6 months.
As a result, he avoids all contact with his Avengers friends, refuses to be part of
conversations about aliens, and even avoids watching movies about cute aliens such as
E.T. Likely diagnosis? - Answers - Specific Phobia
A specific phobia is an intense & excessive fear of _________. - Answers - a specific
object or situation
A specific phobia must last a minimum of - Answers - 6 months
What is the primary characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? - Answers -
Worry
Which other disorder has the most similar symptoms to GAD? - Answers - major
depressive disorder
Who is more likely to be diagnosed with social anxiety disorder? - Answers - female
"When I notice that my heart is beating rapidly, I worry that I might have a heart attack."
This characteristic is called - Answers - anxiety sensitivity
ANSWERS
Which is most consistent with adjustment disorder? - Answers - Paul is experiencing
grief from a recent loss, which aligns with the criteria for adjustment disorder, as it is an
immediate reaction to a specific stressor.
Which is the best definition of mindfulness meditation? - Answers - Present-focused,
nonjudgmental awareness
Andy is assigned to "ride-out" duty at a hospital during a massive hurricane. He feels
very on edge during the storm while attending his patients. Anxiety disorder? - Answers
- no
Let's suppose all you know is that Tony Stark has some kind of anxiety disorder. What
is your best suggestion for his treatment? - Answers - Cognitive Therapy
Tony Stark has had 3 (legit) panic attacks in the last year. Fearful of having more
attacks, immediately after the first one, he stopped going into the office for work, which
was part of his normal routine previously, and instead worked from home. Which
diagnosis is correct? - Answers - Panic Disorder
Tony Stark is incredibly afraid of aliens and has a full-blown panic attack anytime
somebody talks about them. This has happened at least 12 times in the past 6 months.
As a result, he avoids all contact with his Avengers friends, refuses to be part of
conversations about aliens, and even avoids watching movies about cute aliens such as
E.T. Likely diagnosis? - Answers - Specific Phobia
A specific phobia is an intense & excessive fear of _________. - Answers - a specific
object or situation
A specific phobia must last a minimum of - Answers - 6 months
What is the primary characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? - Answers -
Worry
Which other disorder has the most similar symptoms to GAD? - Answers - major
depressive disorder
Who is more likely to be diagnosed with social anxiety disorder? - Answers - female
"When I notice that my heart is beating rapidly, I worry that I might have a heart attack."
This characteristic is called - Answers - anxiety sensitivity
