What is thought to explain the effectiveness of the SSRIs in treating panic disorder?
a. They increase serotonergic activity.
b. They increase noradrenergic activity.
c. They decrease serotonergic activity.
d. They decrease noradrenergic activity.
Question 2Research using panic provocation agents has revealed
a. the neurobiological basis for panic disorder.
b. that there is no biological explanation for panic disorder.
c. flaws in the studies using sodium lactate infusion.
d. that there are probably multiple biological explanations for panic disorder.
Question 3Most first panic attacks
a. follow some distressing event.
b. are uncued.
c. are followed by the development of panic disorder.
d. last more than an hour.
Question 4Agoraphobics are highly likely to have all of the following EXCEPT
a. PTSD.
b. alcohol abuse.
c. depression.
d. neurotic personality disorder.
Question 5Approximately ___ to ___ of people with severe agoraphobia are women.
a. 10; 20
b. 30; 40
c. 60; 70
d. 80; 90
Question 6Which of the following is a sociocultural explanation for the higher incidence of anxiety disorders in women?
a. Historically, women have had to stay and care for young. Thus, a hypervigilant state was adaptive.
b. Women have a natural tendency to be more cautious than men.
c. High levels of male hormones lead to aggression and fearlessness.
d. It is more acceptable for women to exhibit fear.
Question 7Anxiety sensitivity is
a. a fear of open spaces.
b. a belief that anxiety will kill.
c. a trait-like belief that certain bodily symptoms may have harmful consequences.
d. a fear that situations in which panic attacks occur will be devastating.
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