Exam 3 - BIO 322 GCU Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What are catecholamines? - Correct answer-Epinephrine and norepinephrine.
What physiological response is triggered by anxiety? - Correct answer-An alarm
reaction in the body, known as the fight or flight response.
When is anxiety classified as a disorder? - Correct answer-When it interferes with
day-to-day activities and relationships.
What percentage of adults are affected by anxiety disorders in their lifetime? -
Correct answer-More than 30%.
What is a key characteristic of anxiety disorders? - Correct answer-The anxiety is
out of proportion to the situation.
What are common risk factors for anxiety disorders? - Correct answer-Family
history, genetics, environment, and psychological development.
What are the two main treatment approaches for anxiety disorders? - Correct
answer-Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.
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, What is cognitive behavior therapy? - Correct answer-A type of talk therapy used
to treat anxiety.
Can medications cure anxiety disorders? - Correct answer-No, but they can relieve
symptoms.
What is a panic attack? - Correct answer-A sudden intense fear of losing control,
dying, or going crazy.
What are common physical symptoms of a panic attack? - Correct answer-Chest
pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, numbness, and abdominal distress.
What characterizes panic disorder? - Correct answer-Recurring panic attacks and
persistent concerns about having another attack.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? - Correct answer-Chronic anxiety
lasting 6 months or longer, focused on everyday issues.
What are common signs and symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder? - Correct
answer-Restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, and sleep
issues.
What are the three types of phobias? - Correct answer-Specific phobia, social
phobia, and agoraphobia.
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Answers Graded A+
What are catecholamines? - Correct answer-Epinephrine and norepinephrine.
What physiological response is triggered by anxiety? - Correct answer-An alarm
reaction in the body, known as the fight or flight response.
When is anxiety classified as a disorder? - Correct answer-When it interferes with
day-to-day activities and relationships.
What percentage of adults are affected by anxiety disorders in their lifetime? -
Correct answer-More than 30%.
What is a key characteristic of anxiety disorders? - Correct answer-The anxiety is
out of proportion to the situation.
What are common risk factors for anxiety disorders? - Correct answer-Family
history, genetics, environment, and psychological development.
What are the two main treatment approaches for anxiety disorders? - Correct
answer-Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.
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, What is cognitive behavior therapy? - Correct answer-A type of talk therapy used
to treat anxiety.
Can medications cure anxiety disorders? - Correct answer-No, but they can relieve
symptoms.
What is a panic attack? - Correct answer-A sudden intense fear of losing control,
dying, or going crazy.
What are common physical symptoms of a panic attack? - Correct answer-Chest
pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, numbness, and abdominal distress.
What characterizes panic disorder? - Correct answer-Recurring panic attacks and
persistent concerns about having another attack.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? - Correct answer-Chronic anxiety
lasting 6 months or longer, focused on everyday issues.
What are common signs and symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder? - Correct
answer-Restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, and sleep
issues.
What are the three types of phobias? - Correct answer-Specific phobia, social
phobia, and agoraphobia.
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