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Fear-learning experiences can traumatize the brain by creating fear circuits within the


A) amygdala.
B) thalamus.
C) hypothalamus.
D) anterior cingulate cortex.

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Frequent,intrusive recollections of a traumatic event,social withdrawal,nightmares,and the increased physical arousal associated with anxiety are the major symptoms associated with


A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
D) social anxiety disorder.

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Some studies suggest that an anxiety gene affects the brain's level of the neurotransmitter


A) dopamine.
B) serotonin.
C) epinephrine.
D) acetylcholine.

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Cecil is preoccupied with thoughts of jumping out the window of his tenth-floor apartment.To reduce his anxiety,he frequently counts his heartbeats aloud.Cecil would most likely be diagnosed as experiencing


A) panic disorder.
B) social anxiety disorder.
C) generalized anxiety disorder.
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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The capacity to recover from traumatic stressful experiences best illustrates survivor


A) tolerance.
B) resiliency.
C) obsessions.
D) compulsions.

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Alan always has been terrified of spiders.He refuses to enter his bedroom at night until it has been thoroughly checked for spiders.Even a picture of a spider makes him extremely uncomfortable.Most likely,Alan is suffering from a psychological disorder called


A) social anxiety disorder.
B) posttraumatic stress disorder.
C) specific phobia.
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Research indicates that


A) some people are more genetically predisposed than others to develop anxiety disorders,OCD,and PTSD.
B) generalized anxiety disorder is more common than specific phobia.
C) people,but not animals,may acquire fear through observational learning.
D) phobic reactions to cats are much more common than to dogs.

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Among PTSD patients,early childhood trauma can leave ________,which are often organic molecules.These molecular tags attach to our chromosomes and turn certain genes on or off,thus creating a genetic vulnerability for PTSD.


A) epigenetic marks
B) resiliency
C) conditioned behaviors
D) cognitive processes

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Mr.Santo has not left his home for 10 years for fear of having a panic attack.When he does think of leaving his home,he begins to hyperventilate,shake,and experience chest pains.Mr.Santo has the symptoms of


A) panic disorder.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) generalized anxiety disorder.
D) agoraphobia.

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Which of the following are disorders that involve anxiety but are NOT classified as anxiety disorders?


A) OCD and PTSD
B) GAD and Panic disorder
C) GAD and PTSD
D) Phobias and Panic disorder

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Compulsions are best described as


A) persistent fears.
B) repetitive behaviors.
C) traumatic thoughts.
D) false beliefs.

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The social withdrawal,jumpy anxiety,and numbness of feeling experienced by survivors of life-threatening tornados,for example,best illustrates symptoms of


A) DID.
B) ADHD.
C) OCD.
D) PTSD.

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Ron has recovered from a bullet wound that he suffered as an innocent bystander during a violent bank robbery.But he has begun to experience trouble sleeping,is easily startled,and feels increasingly detached from his family and friends.Ron is most clearly showing symptoms of


A) agoraphobia.
B) social anxiety disorder.
C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
D) survivor resiliency.

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A monkey responds more strongly to stress if its close biological relatives


A) have sensitive brain circuits.
B) are anxiously reactive.
C) have been conditioned to avoid stress.
D) are resilient.

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Anxiety disorders,OCD,and PTSD express themselves biologically as overarousal of brain areas involved in


A) processing memories.
B) impulse control.
C) regulating hunger.
D) controlling speech.

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Maladaptive behaviors that reduce worry and fear are most indicative of


A) stimulus generalization.
B) an anxiety disorder.
C) survivor resiliency.
D) epigenetics.

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Those who suggest that phobias are learned would be most likely to emphasize the role of ________ in the onset of anxiety disorders.


A) repression
B) epigenetics
C) glutamate
D) conditioning

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Daniel spends each morning counting every book in his personal library,as well as every kitchen utensil and dish before he will leave for work.He repeats the process when he comes home.He recognizes that this is irrational,but he becomes extremely agitated when he tries to stop.Daniel's behaviors are most symptomatic of


A) a panic disorder.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) generalized anxiety disorder.
D) agoraphobia.

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Andrea experiences extreme anxiety when approaching any lake.Her therapist suggests that her fear results from a traumatic boat accident she experienced as a child.The therapist's suggestion reflects a(n) ________ perspective.


A) psychoanalytic
B) biological
C) conditioning
D) epigenetic

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Indira,a third-grade teacher,frequently suffers from dizziness,heart palpitations,and fatigue.She is also continually agitated and unable to relax outside the classroom,but she cannot pinpoint a reason for her problems.Her behavior is most indicative of


A) social anxiety disorder.
B) a phobia.
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.

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