Abnormal Psychology and Anxiety Disorders Quiz

GAD is characterized by excessive worry or anxiety about a wide range of everyday problems or activities, not recurrent panic attacks.

GABA is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in inhibiting neural activity, and its deficiency is often linked to anxiety.

PTSD involves persistent avoidance of stimuli related to a traumatic event, along with other symptoms.

Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the 'fight or flight' response, heightening alertness and arousal.

Social Anxiety Disorder involves an intense fear of negative judgment or scrutiny in social situations.

Panic disorder manifests with sudden, intense panic attacks, while social anxiety disorder centers around fear in social settings.

Exposure therapy involves gradual and controlled exposure to the feared object or situation to reduce anxiety.

Panic disorder involves avoiding specific situations, while agoraphobia is the fear of panic attacks in public spaces.

Antidepressants, such as SSRIs and SNRIs, are often used to treat anxiety disorders due to their mood-stabilizing effects.

OCD is characterized by specific obsessions and compulsions, while OCPD involves a more pervasive personality style.

OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or rituals (compulsions).

GAD is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life.

A panic attack is a sudden and intense episode of anxiety with accompanying physical symptoms.

Agoraphobia involves a fear of situations where escape may be difficult or embarrassing, leading to avoidance.

Health Anxiety involves persistent preoccupation with having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance and absence of evidence.