Module 67 quiz

What is the primary characteristic of Social Anxiety Disorder?

• Intense fear of heights

• Avoidance of public speaking

• Fear and avoidance of social situations

• Excessive fear of germs

Which disorder is characterized by uncontrollable worry that persists for six months or more?

• Panic Disorder

• Phobia

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

What is a common obsession in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

• Fear of heights

• Concern with dirt and germs

• Phobia of snakes

Which disorder is marked by persistent irrational fear and avoidance of specific objects or situations?

• Panic Disorder

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

• Phobia

What is a typical symptom of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

• Fear of public spaces

• Excessive hand washing

• Haunting memories and nightmares

• Preoccupation with body defects

How does conditioning impact anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD?

• Anxiety is not influenced by conditioning

• Stimulus generalization can occur

• Genes have no role in anxiety disorders

Which factor influences our interpretations and reactions according to the information provided?

• Genetics

• Cognition

• Experiences

• Biology

Why are people biologically prepared to fear specific threats?

• To improve survival chances

• To promote fearlessness

• To encourage risk-taking

• To develop phobias

What is the main purpose of reinforcement in the context of anxiety disorders?

• To alleviate symptoms

• To increase anxiety levels

• To prevent panic attacks

• To reduce social withdrawal

What underlying biological reason is provided for specific phobias?

• Fear of common threats

• Survival advantages for ancestors

• Fear pathways in the brain

• Lack of genetic variation