NU 664C ANXIETY DISORDERS AND
THEIR TREATMENTS QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Ataxia ANSW✅✅Lack of muscle coordination during panic attacks.
Tachycardia ANSW✅✅Rapid heart rate often seen in panic attacks.
Palpitations ANSW✅✅Awareness of heartbeat, common in anxiety.
Insomnia ANSW✅✅Difficulty sleeping, often associated with anxiety.
Poor Concentration ANSW✅✅Difficulty focusing, a symptom of anxiety.
Lightheadedness ANSW✅✅Feeling faint, can occur during panic attacks.
Psychotropic Medications ANSW✅✅Drugs affecting mood and behavior.
Systematic Desensitization ANSW✅✅Gradual exposure to feared stimuli with relaxation
techniques.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ANSW✅✅Effective for generalized anxiety and social anxiety
disorders.
In Vivo Exposure Therapy ANSW✅✅Preferred treatment for specific phobias through real-life
exposure.
Cognitive Therapy ANSW✅✅Focuses on correcting false beliefs about panic attacks.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ANSW✅✅Addresses interpersonal deficits contributing to anxiety.
, Virtual Therapy ANSW✅✅Uses computer programs for treating anxiety disorders.
Supportive Psychotherapy ANSW✅✅Promotes adaptive coping and reality testing.
Prevalence Rates ANSW✅✅12-month prevalence varies widely across regions.
Familial Aggregation ANSW✅✅Higher risk of anxiety disorders among family members.
Genetic Contribution ANSW✅✅Estimated to be 30-60% for anxiety disorders.
Phobias ANSW✅✅Intense, irrational fears leading to avoidance behavior.
Graded Exposure ANSW✅✅Incremental exposure to feared situations for mastery.
Thought Stopping ANSW✅✅Technique to interrupt negative thought patterns.
Relaxation Techniques ANSW✅✅Methods to reduce anxiety through physical relaxation.
Self-Monitoring ANSW✅✅Tracking one's thoughts and behaviors to identify patterns.
Hypnosis ANSW✅✅Induced state to facilitate therapeutic change.
Interpersonal Skills Training ANSW✅✅Improves social interaction abilities in anxious patients.
Cultural Variables ANSW✅✅Anxiety disorder prevalence influenced by cultural context.
Epidemiological Studies ANSW✅✅Research on prevalence rates of anxiety disorders.
Treatment Bias ANSW✅✅Concerns affecting the validity of therapy studies.
THEIR TREATMENTS QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Ataxia ANSW✅✅Lack of muscle coordination during panic attacks.
Tachycardia ANSW✅✅Rapid heart rate often seen in panic attacks.
Palpitations ANSW✅✅Awareness of heartbeat, common in anxiety.
Insomnia ANSW✅✅Difficulty sleeping, often associated with anxiety.
Poor Concentration ANSW✅✅Difficulty focusing, a symptom of anxiety.
Lightheadedness ANSW✅✅Feeling faint, can occur during panic attacks.
Psychotropic Medications ANSW✅✅Drugs affecting mood and behavior.
Systematic Desensitization ANSW✅✅Gradual exposure to feared stimuli with relaxation
techniques.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ANSW✅✅Effective for generalized anxiety and social anxiety
disorders.
In Vivo Exposure Therapy ANSW✅✅Preferred treatment for specific phobias through real-life
exposure.
Cognitive Therapy ANSW✅✅Focuses on correcting false beliefs about panic attacks.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ANSW✅✅Addresses interpersonal deficits contributing to anxiety.
, Virtual Therapy ANSW✅✅Uses computer programs for treating anxiety disorders.
Supportive Psychotherapy ANSW✅✅Promotes adaptive coping and reality testing.
Prevalence Rates ANSW✅✅12-month prevalence varies widely across regions.
Familial Aggregation ANSW✅✅Higher risk of anxiety disorders among family members.
Genetic Contribution ANSW✅✅Estimated to be 30-60% for anxiety disorders.
Phobias ANSW✅✅Intense, irrational fears leading to avoidance behavior.
Graded Exposure ANSW✅✅Incremental exposure to feared situations for mastery.
Thought Stopping ANSW✅✅Technique to interrupt negative thought patterns.
Relaxation Techniques ANSW✅✅Methods to reduce anxiety through physical relaxation.
Self-Monitoring ANSW✅✅Tracking one's thoughts and behaviors to identify patterns.
Hypnosis ANSW✅✅Induced state to facilitate therapeutic change.
Interpersonal Skills Training ANSW✅✅Improves social interaction abilities in anxious patients.
Cultural Variables ANSW✅✅Anxiety disorder prevalence influenced by cultural context.
Epidemiological Studies ANSW✅✅Research on prevalence rates of anxiety disorders.
Treatment Bias ANSW✅✅Concerns affecting the validity of therapy studies.
