Factors Influencing Anxiety Disorders Quiz

Test your knowledge on anxiety disorders, anxiolytics, and related factors with this comprehensive quiz featuring 15 questions.

#1

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with anxiety?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Acetylcholine
#2

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of anxiety disorders?

Rapid heartbeat
Excessive sweating
Extreme euphoria
Difficulty breathing
#3

Which of the following is a specific type of anxiety disorder characterized by sudden episodes of intense fear?

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Panic disorder
Social anxiety disorder
#4

What is the term used to describe anxiety experienced in response to a particular situation or object?

Generalized anxiety
Specific phobia
Panic attack
Agoraphobia
#5

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for developing anxiety disorders?

Family history of anxiety disorders
Experiencing a traumatic event
High levels of social support
Chronic stress
#6

Which psychological theory suggests that anxiety disorders result from repressed impulses trying to surface?

Psychoanalytic theory
Behavioral theory
Humanistic theory
Cognitive theory
#7

What is one common cognitive distortion associated with anxiety disorders?

Optimism bias
Catastrophizing
Logical reasoning
Emotional regulation
#8

Which neurotransmitter system is often targeted by medications used to treat anxiety disorders?

GABA
Glutamate
Norepinephrine
Histamine
#9

According to the DSM-5, how long must anxiety symptoms persist to be diagnosed as generalized anxiety disorder?

At least 1 month
At least 6 months
At least 1 year
At least 2 years
#10

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a panic attack?

Nausea
Dizziness
Hyperventilation
Extreme happiness
#11

Which environmental factor is often linked to the development of anxiety disorders?

Low socioeconomic status
High self-esteem
Strong social support
Regular exercise routine
#12

Which brain structure is heavily involved in the regulation of fear and anxiety responses?

Amygdala
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Frontal cortex
#13

What is the term used to describe anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing?

Agoraphobia
Social anxiety disorder
Specific phobia
Panic disorder
#14

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a person feels disconnected from their surroundings or themselves during a panic attack?

Depersonalization
Derealization
Disassociation
Delusion
#15

What is the term for the tendency to interpret situations as more threatening than they actually are?

Catastrophizing
Minimization
Hypervigilance
Rumination

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