PSY 600 FINAL Questions & Answers 100% Correct!

What is characteristic of separation anxiety disorder? Does the typical/expected separation anxiety that often occurs during childhood qualify as this diagnosis/disorder? (190-1) - ANSWERS- essential feature of separation anxiety disorder: Excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from home or attachment figures - typical/expected separation anxiety that occurs during childhood does NOT qualify as the diagnosis What is involved in a specific phobia (Criteria A)? Duration? (p. 197-8) - ANSWERS- Criteria A: marked fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation (examples: flying, heights, animals, receiving an injection, seeing blood) - Duration: 6 months or more What is the first DSM criterion for social anxiety disorder (social phobia)? (p. 202) - ANSWERS- marked fear or anxiety about one or more social situations in which the individual is exposed to possible scrutiny by others. (examples include social interactions, being observed, and performing in front of others Are the panic attacks in panic disorder expected or unexpected? Is one attack sufficient? In addition to panic attacks, what else has to occur for 1 or more months (Criterion B)? (p. 208) - ANSWERS- In panic disorder, panic attacks are unexpected - Panic attacks need to be recurrent (more than one unexpected panic attack) - Criterion B: at least one of the attacks has been followed by 1 month or more of one or both of the following: persistent concern or worry about additional panic attacks or their consequences (ex: losing control, having a heart attack, "going crazy") AND/OR a significant maladaptive change in behavior related to the attacks (ex: behaviors designed to avoid having panic attacks, such as avoidance of exercise of unfamiliar situations) What are 4 symptoms of a panic attack? How many symptoms are required? (p. 214) - ANSWERS- accelerated heart rate, sweating, trembling/shaking, feelings of choking - 4 or more symptoms required *****What is the source of perceived threat for a person with agoraphobia? In the event of developing panic-like symptoms, the person is concerned that _____ or _____. (p. 217) - ANSWERS- source of perceived threat: thoughts that escape might be difficult or help might not be available in the event of developing panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating or embarrassing symptoms - Can substances, medications, or medical conditions contribute to anxiety symptoms? (226-231) - ANSWERSYes Is it important to involve parents when treating children with separation anxiety disorder? (Pg. 179) - ANSWERSYes, parent involvement increases treatment efficacy