PSYC 645 FINAL REVIEW SCRIPT 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS CORRECT RESPONSES
● in order to better understand the prevalence of anxiety disorders,
researchers should consider which of the following factors? Answer: all
of the above
● Six-year-old Hayley is afraid of being alone at night, doesn't like to be
separated from her parents for long periods of time, hates
thunder storms, and is afraid of witches who are "out to get her." What
should Hayley's parents know about Hayley's fears? Answer: these fears
are developmentally appropriate and should get better
over time
● Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the use
of medication to treat anxiety disorders? Answer: While medication has
been shown to be effective in treating symptoms associated with anxiety,
cognitive-behavioral psychotherapies continue to be the most effective
form of
treatment.
● One of the concerns associated with treating a child with frequent
somatic symptoms that are psychologically based is that over time
the child may ______. Answer: double checkdevelop more serious
somatic symptom disorders like
, Munchausen Syndrome?
● A child who experiences hypervigilance with a tendency to associate
normal body sensations to something dangerous might
be described as exhibiting which of the following? Answer: anxiety
sensitivity ?
● A child who is afraid of dogs, goes out of their way to avoid dogs in
the neighborhood, and avoids looking at pictures of dogs in books may
be developing which of the following? Answer: speci±c phobia
● Isabella thinks a lot about what would happen to her if her parents
were to die in a car accident. This is an example of what type of anxiety?
Answer: worries
● Young Angela frequently thinks about her baby brother's well being
and believes she see him falling down the basement stairs which causes
her to feel very anxious. Angela's anxiety could be described as which of
the following? Answer: an obsession
● Pedro is being taught to think about his panic attacks as temporary and
events over which he has control. This is an example of which
therapeutic technique? Answer: cognitive restructuring
TESTED QUESTIONS CORRECT RESPONSES
● in order to better understand the prevalence of anxiety disorders,
researchers should consider which of the following factors? Answer: all
of the above
● Six-year-old Hayley is afraid of being alone at night, doesn't like to be
separated from her parents for long periods of time, hates
thunder storms, and is afraid of witches who are "out to get her." What
should Hayley's parents know about Hayley's fears? Answer: these fears
are developmentally appropriate and should get better
over time
● Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the use
of medication to treat anxiety disorders? Answer: While medication has
been shown to be effective in treating symptoms associated with anxiety,
cognitive-behavioral psychotherapies continue to be the most effective
form of
treatment.
● One of the concerns associated with treating a child with frequent
somatic symptoms that are psychologically based is that over time
the child may ______. Answer: double checkdevelop more serious
somatic symptom disorders like
, Munchausen Syndrome?
● A child who experiences hypervigilance with a tendency to associate
normal body sensations to something dangerous might
be described as exhibiting which of the following? Answer: anxiety
sensitivity ?
● A child who is afraid of dogs, goes out of their way to avoid dogs in
the neighborhood, and avoids looking at pictures of dogs in books may
be developing which of the following? Answer: speci±c phobia
● Isabella thinks a lot about what would happen to her if her parents
were to die in a car accident. This is an example of what type of anxiety?
Answer: worries
● Young Angela frequently thinks about her baby brother's well being
and believes she see him falling down the basement stairs which causes
her to feel very anxious. Angela's anxiety could be described as which of
the following? Answer: an obsession
● Pedro is being taught to think about his panic attacks as temporary and
events over which he has control. This is an example of which
therapeutic technique? Answer: cognitive restructuring
