Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of specific phobia?

Most specific phobias develop during __________ and then __________.

Systematic desensitisation has key steps to help eliminate phobias in people. These include:

Major Depressive Disorder is a type of:

Rebecca has been feeling extremely worried about upcoming events in her life. These range from being nervous about her high school formal and 18th birthday, as well as worrying about how to get to school and what will happen at school that day. As each day passes and tasks are completed, Rebecca begins to worry about the next day.

Identify the mental health disorder that Rebecca may be suffering from.

There are several factors that are thought to cause anxiety disorders. Georgiana has been seeking the help of a psychologist for treatment of her anxiety. Her psychologist has questioned if she has experienced any stressful life events.

Select what may be the cause of her anxiety.

People who are experiencing a psychotic disorder can experience different types of delusions. These delusions include:

Select which of the following is unlikely to contribute to an anxiety disorder.

Antisocial personality disorder is characterised by a tendency to appear calm and charming, but this is typically superficial. A person with antisocial personality disorder is likely to:

Neil does not like spiders. He will brush them away if they come too close or he will squash them. Billy gets nervous when he sees a spider and will have trouble if he thinks one might be in his room. Ian goes out of his way to avoid places where you might find spiders. He has stopped going into the backyard for fear of seeing one.

According to the mental health continuum, where would Neil’s dislike for spiders be?

When Lily speaks her sentences often make limited sense and are jumbled. Lily often refers to people or animals that her family can’t see. Her family are concerned for her mental welfare.

Suggest what disorder Lily may be showing symptoms of.

A few years ago, Linda was bitten by a snake. This resulted in her spending the majority of a week in hospital. Since then, Linda jumps any time she sees a hose or stick on her footpath, or if she feels something brush against her leg.

It is now summer and Linda has been refusing to go outside in broad daylight, as snakes are known to like these conditions. Linda works as a P.E. teacher, and this is impacting on her ability to go to work.

Determine Linda’s place on the mental health continuum.

The diagram above shows the presence of GABA and glutamate in anxiety disorders. Select which image shows someone with an anxiety disorder.

The cognitive model explains mental health disorders by examining how thought processes influence feelings and behaviours. It accounts for the role of cognitive bias.

Select the best example of cognitive bias.

When Mitzy was a child, she used to manipulate her siblings into doing what she wanted and lie about it later. As she got older, Mitzy would not be able to stop eating chocolate when it was in front of her. She also became arrogant. Mitzy is now 17. Her behaviour has become more impulsive and she seems to have little to no idea of the negative impact of her actions.

Identify the disorder Mitzy is most likely experiencing.

At a recent dinner party, Marcel overheard his parents’ friends discussing politics. One of the guests, George, suddenly became very offended – he announced that he was the prime minister of Australia and didn’t appreciate the way they were talking.

Identify the psychotic disorder that George may be experiencing.

As a child, Miyuki got lost on a school excursion and got stuck on a bridge. Whilst stuck on the bridge, a large German Shepard dog walked around Miyuki. Miyuki usually doesn’t spend a lot of time around bridges, and will often drive to avoid them, but if she needs to take a bridge somewhere she will do it.

Select where on the mental health continuum Miyuki’s phobia lies.

Emma had three fillings when she was 6 years old, and continued to visit the dentist frequently until she was 8. Going to the dentist never bothered her. Emma is now 11 and has just been told that she must have orthodontic treatment. Emma is now refusing to go to the dentist or orthodontist and her mother is confused, because Emma has never had a problem before.

Select a possible reason for Emma’s new fear.

The prevalence of disorders is influenced by many factors. Who is most likely to experience generalised anxiety disorder and at what age is it most likely to begin?