Module 5.4a Quiz

Reyne often feels fear, which makes it difficult for him to work and to do his tasks around his house. What set of psychological disorders might Reyne be experiencing?

• Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders

• Anxiety disorders

• Specific phobias

• Trauma-and stressor-related disorders

Dr. Lopez wants to conduct a study on all individuals at a local psychological clinic who have been diagnosed with a disorder characterized by intense fear and avoidance of social situations. Dr. Lopez would like for the study participants to represent all individuals diagnosed with this disorder. Which of the following best captures an appropriate population and an appropriate sample for Dr. Lopez’s study?

• The population includes all individuals at the psychological clinic, and the sample includes all individuals at the psychological clinic diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.

• The population includes all individuals diagnosed with agoraphobia, and the sample includes just the participants in the study diagnosed with agoraphobia.

• The population includes all individuals at the psychological clinic, and the sample includes all individuals at the psychological clinic diagnosed with panic disorder.

• The population includes all individuals diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, and the sample includes just theparticipants in the study diagnosed with social anxiety disorder.

Jerome seeks therapy to help with symptoms of what he believes might be generalized anxiety disorder. Jerome has been feeling quite tense and worried about many things for the last three months. Which of the following might a psychologist tell Jerome to explain why he does not meet the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder?

• “Jerome, you do not meet the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder because you do not avoid situations where help or escape might be difficult.”

• “Jerome, you do not meet the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder because you do not display a persistent fear of a specific thing.”

• “Jerome, you do not meet the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder because you have not shown these symptoms for at least six months.”

• “Jerome, you do not meet the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder because you do not experience unwanted, repetitive thoughts.”

Dr. Andrews wants to conduct a study of people who fear birds to the point that they have difficulty leaving their homes. What psychological disorder does Dr. Andrews intend to study?

• Agoraphobia

• Specific phobia

• Panic disorder

• Generalized anxiety disorder

After a town was impacted by a major tornado, Dr. Gramlich conducted a study to determine the extent to which catastrophic thinking was associated with study participants’ developing nightmares, haunting memories, and hypervigilance.

Which of the following is most likely to be one of the variables in Dr. Gramlich’s study?

• The development of agoraphobia

• The development of panic disorder

• The development of trichotillomania

• The development of posttraumatic stress disorder

After a town was impacted by a major tornado, Dr. Gramlich conducted a study to determine the extent to which catastrophic thinking was associated with study participants’ developing nightmares, haunting memories, and hypervigilance.

Which brain area might be most involved in the symptoms displayed by the participants in Dr. Gramlich’s study?

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

Sarah has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following scenarios best represents a compulsive behavior in OCD?

• Sarah arranges her books on the shelf in alphabetical order so she can easily find them.

• Sarah experiences intrusive thoughts about harming her loved ones, but she doesn’t act on them.

• Sarah constantly feels the urge to wash her hands when she is in public, fearing contamination and germs.

• Sarah has trouble leaving home because she repeatedly double-checks if she has locked the front door.

Which of the following scenarios best represents an obsession in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

• Lisa frequently rearranges her furniture to create a more aesthetically pleasing living space.

• Mark meticulously follows a daily routine, adhering to specific timings for meals, work, and leisure activities.

• Christiana experiences unwanted and repetitive thoughts about getting sick from germs when she is in public.

• Robert has a strong aversion to certain colors and avoids them in his clothing choices and home decor.

Dr. Karns found that some genes influence anxiety disorders by regulating the levels of the neurotransmitter involved in sleep and mood. What neurotransmitter did Dr. Karns most likely measure in her study?

• Serotonin

• Glutamate

• Acetylcholine

• Dopamine

Drake once got lost in a crowded mall as a child. Now he feels anxious and fearful in crowded places. This scenario best exemplifies

• an epigenetic mark.

• a compulsion.

• posttraumatic growth.

• classical conditioning.