Psych 101 Module 5 Questions –
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When he leaves his house, Carlton experiences high levels of anxiety about whether he has
locked his front door. As a result, he goes back to check the door multiple times, and
sometimes he is so anxious about not having locked up that he is unable to leave his home
at all. Which disorder is he most likely experiencing here? ANSW ✔✔ obsessive compulsive
disorder
When Olivia was a child, she observed how her mother would count calories and restrict her
eating. Now Olivia deals with her stressors by avoiding food and staying slender. Olivia's
early experiences appear to be channeled into a food-related anxiety disorder. This is an
example of a(n) _______ vulnerability. ANSW ✔✔ specific
Richard experiences unexpected episodes of intense fear, accompanied by shortness of
breath and the thought that he might be going crazy. He constantly fears the onset of these
episodes. Richard most likely suffers from: ANSW ✔✔ panic disorder
A person who avoids public places or situations because they are viewed as not "safe"
would most likely be diagnosed with: ANSW ✔✔ agoraphobia
Manpreet experiences high levels of anxiety about exposure to germs. As a result, he
typically washes his hands more than 100 times a day. What is the clinical term for this
behavior? ANSW ✔✔ a compulsion
Kyle is so preoccupied with avoiding germs that he washes his hands as many as 20 times an
hour. Kyle most likely suffers from: ANSW ✔✔ obsessive-compulsive disorder
Specific phobias can be categorized by type. Which of the following is a type of specific
phobia? ANSW ✔✔ Blood-Injury type; symptoms include a fear of blood or needles
Cognitive behavioral therapies are effective treatments for anxiety disorders.
_____________ is/are a key component of this therapy. ANSW ✔✔ Exposure exercises
, Which of the following is true regarding treatment for anxiety disorders? ANSW ✔✔
Although both medication and CBT are effective, the effects of CBT are longer lasting
Cultural relativism refers to: ANSW ✔✔ Cultural norms and values of a society that can
only be understood in their own context
Which does NOT belong to the "triple vulnerabilities" model? ANSW ✔✔ Acute
vulnerabilities
Which of the following is the most common anxiety disorder? ANSW ✔✔ Specific phobia
Which of the following is not a category of symptoms experienced by individuals with
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? ANSW ✔✔ Repetitive behavior
Specific genetic factors that might make someone vulnerable to developing an anxiety
disorder are called _______ vulnerabilities; however, no single gene has been identified as
directly causing anxiety of panic symptoms. ANSW ✔✔ biological
From a behavioral perspective, the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder may become
inadvertently ______ when a person feels that their worry has led to some sort of positive
outcome. ANSW ✔✔ reinforced
Of the various types of anxiety disorders, which one is diagnosed more often in men than in
women? ANSW ✔✔ None. They are all diagnosed more frequently in women than in men.
After serving two terms in Afghanistan, Kurt is suffering from insomnia, is agitated and
jumpy, and has intrusive thoughts that cause great distress. Kurt is most likely suffering
from: ANSW ✔✔ post-traumatic stress disorder
____________________________ is characterized by constant worry over minor and
catastrophic events. Other complaints, such as muscle tension, fatigue, and irritability are
also common. ANSW ✔✔ Generalized anxiety
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When he leaves his house, Carlton experiences high levels of anxiety about whether he has
locked his front door. As a result, he goes back to check the door multiple times, and
sometimes he is so anxious about not having locked up that he is unable to leave his home
at all. Which disorder is he most likely experiencing here? ANSW ✔✔ obsessive compulsive
disorder
When Olivia was a child, she observed how her mother would count calories and restrict her
eating. Now Olivia deals with her stressors by avoiding food and staying slender. Olivia's
early experiences appear to be channeled into a food-related anxiety disorder. This is an
example of a(n) _______ vulnerability. ANSW ✔✔ specific
Richard experiences unexpected episodes of intense fear, accompanied by shortness of
breath and the thought that he might be going crazy. He constantly fears the onset of these
episodes. Richard most likely suffers from: ANSW ✔✔ panic disorder
A person who avoids public places or situations because they are viewed as not "safe"
would most likely be diagnosed with: ANSW ✔✔ agoraphobia
Manpreet experiences high levels of anxiety about exposure to germs. As a result, he
typically washes his hands more than 100 times a day. What is the clinical term for this
behavior? ANSW ✔✔ a compulsion
Kyle is so preoccupied with avoiding germs that he washes his hands as many as 20 times an
hour. Kyle most likely suffers from: ANSW ✔✔ obsessive-compulsive disorder
Specific phobias can be categorized by type. Which of the following is a type of specific
phobia? ANSW ✔✔ Blood-Injury type; symptoms include a fear of blood or needles
Cognitive behavioral therapies are effective treatments for anxiety disorders.
_____________ is/are a key component of this therapy. ANSW ✔✔ Exposure exercises
, Which of the following is true regarding treatment for anxiety disorders? ANSW ✔✔
Although both medication and CBT are effective, the effects of CBT are longer lasting
Cultural relativism refers to: ANSW ✔✔ Cultural norms and values of a society that can
only be understood in their own context
Which does NOT belong to the "triple vulnerabilities" model? ANSW ✔✔ Acute
vulnerabilities
Which of the following is the most common anxiety disorder? ANSW ✔✔ Specific phobia
Which of the following is not a category of symptoms experienced by individuals with
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? ANSW ✔✔ Repetitive behavior
Specific genetic factors that might make someone vulnerable to developing an anxiety
disorder are called _______ vulnerabilities; however, no single gene has been identified as
directly causing anxiety of panic symptoms. ANSW ✔✔ biological
From a behavioral perspective, the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder may become
inadvertently ______ when a person feels that their worry has led to some sort of positive
outcome. ANSW ✔✔ reinforced
Of the various types of anxiety disorders, which one is diagnosed more often in men than in
women? ANSW ✔✔ None. They are all diagnosed more frequently in women than in men.
After serving two terms in Afghanistan, Kurt is suffering from insomnia, is agitated and
jumpy, and has intrusive thoughts that cause great distress. Kurt is most likely suffering
from: ANSW ✔✔ post-traumatic stress disorder
____________________________ is characterized by constant worry over minor and
catastrophic events. Other complaints, such as muscle tension, fatigue, and irritability are
also common. ANSW ✔✔ Generalized anxiety
