#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Hallucinations
Panic attacks
Excessive worrying
Obsessive-compulsive behaviors
#2
What is a key feature of panic disorder?
Excessive worrying about various aspects of life
Unpredictable panic attacks
Persistent fear of being judged by others
Recurrent intrusive thoughts
#3
Which of the following is NOT classified as an anxiety disorder in the DSM-5?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
Separation anxiety disorder
#4
What term describes the tendency to interpret ambiguous situations as threatening?
Selective attention
Hypervigilance
Catastrophizing
Anxiety sensitivity
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Excessive handwashing
Flashbacks of traumatic events
Compulsive counting
Difficulty sleeping due to noise sensitivity
#6
Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in anxiety disorders?
Behavioral perspective
Humanistic perspective
Psychodynamic perspective
Biopsychosocial perspective
#7
What is a common treatment approach for anxiety disorders that involves exposing patients to feared stimuli in a controlled manner?
Cognitive restructuring
Dialectical behavior therapy
Systematic desensitization
Interpersonal therapy
#8
What is the primary difference between specific phobia and social anxiety disorder?
Age of onset
Number of feared situations
Type of feared stimuli
Duration of symptoms
#9
Which neurotransmitter is commonly implicated in the neurobiology of anxiety?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Acetylcholine
#10
What is the primary characteristic of agoraphobia?
Fear of heights
Fear of enclosed spaces
Fear of open or public places
Fear of specific objects or situations
#11
According to the diathesis-stress model, which of the following factors increases susceptibility to developing anxiety disorders?
Genetic predisposition
Healthy coping mechanisms
Positive social support
Low levels of stress hormones
#12
Which brain structure is commonly associated with the regulation of fear and anxiety responses?
Prefrontal cortex
Amygdala
Hippocampus
Cerebellum
#13
According to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), what contributes to the maintenance of anxiety disorders?
Exposure to traumatic events
Negative thought patterns
Inadequate social support
High levels of serotonin
#14
Which of the following is a potential side effect of benzodiazepines, a class of medications used to treat anxiety?
Decreased heart rate
Memory impairment
Increased appetite
Elevated mood
#15
What is the primary goal of exposure therapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders?
To distract the individual from anxious thoughts
To provide reassurance and comfort
To eliminate anxiety triggers entirely
To reduce fear responses through repeated exposure