Emma and her dad have both been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. This suggests that:
a) Anxiety has a genetic basis
b) Emma learned how to be anxious from her dad
c) Both genetics and environment can play a role in the development of anxiety disorders
d) Nothing this could be an isolated incident
Question 2The most common disorders of childhood are:
a) Eating disorders
b) Learning disorders
c) Anxiety disorders
d) Mood disorders
Question 3What proportion of Canadian children aged 4 to 11 were rated by their parents as too fearful or anxious?
a) 1/3
b) 2/3
c) 1/4
d) 1/10
Question 4Research conducted in Canada has shown that childhood and adolescent depression is associated with:
a) Maternal depression
b) Paternal depression
c) Female sibling depression
d) Male sibling depression
Question 5Jenna, a 15 year old, was first diagnosed with an anxiety disorder when she was 10. She has continued to experience clinical levels of anxiety to this day. When she is an adult, she will likely:
a) Be just fine
b) Be o.k., so long as her anxiety is successfully treated before she turns 18
c) Continue to struggle with anxiety, but at a lower intensity
d) Experience a mental disorder
Question 6The most common medication prescribed for autism is:
a) Antipsychotic medication
b) Stimulant medication
c) Antidepressants
d) Drugs which lower serotonin levels
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