DSM-5 Anxiety and related disorders

What will be an ideal response?


Several overlapping elements, including:
Presence of psychological and physical Sx
Specific target of fear [ not necessarily present ]
Avoidance of target of fear [ if specific target ]
Multiple determinants

Exposure often preferred Tx model

Psychology

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The cocktail party phenomenon refers to the ability to:

a. focus on one auditory message and ignore others b. perform two different tasks simultaneously c. process two auditory messages simultaneously and completely d. ignore all auditory messages entering the system

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Individuals who are more likely to exhibit irrational beliefs that can put them at a higher risk for anxiety and depression are

a. perfectionists and dependent on social approval. b. Type B personalities. c. high in self efficacy. d. competent.

Psychology

One problem with estimating the prevalence rates for antisocial personality disorder is

that a. the disorder doesn't have many symptoms. b. the symptoms of the disorder tend to come and go. c. people with the disorder do not voluntarily seek help for their problems. d. the disorder is often confused with sociopathy. e. the disorder is often confused with psychopathy.

Psychology

In regard to temperament, some adolescents may be easily upset and get bothered with little provocation. This refers to

A) extraversion. B) irritability. C) activity level. D) adaptability.

Psychology