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Which of the following are key symptoms of the 'fight or flight' response? |
| | A) | Increased heart rate, sweating, dilated pupils, muscle tension |
| | B) | Increased blood pressure, sweating, constricted pupils, increase in digestion |
| | C) | Decreased heart rate, sweating, dilated pupils, muscle tension |
| | D) | Decreased blood pressure, decreased heart rate, dilated pupils, decreased digestion |
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George has a fear of ducks that began when he was bitten by a duck near a lake. Now George feels afraid every time he goes near a lake. This is an example of: |
| | A) | a true alarm. |
| | B) | a false alarm. |
| | C) | modelling. |
| | D) | vicarious conditioning. |
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Anita avoids travelling on public transport as she is worried that she might not be able to get off quickly if she starts to feel sick. Which diagnosis is most likely to apply to Anita's symptoms? |
| | A) | Social phobia |
| | B) | Specific phobia |
| | C) | Generalised anxiety disorder |
| | D) | Panic disorder with agoraphobia |
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Which of the following is not true of obsessive compulsive disorder? |
| | A) | Compulsions are aimed at reducing anxiety. |
| | B) | There is always a logical link between obsessions and compulsions. |
| | C) | Compulsions may be behaviours or thoughts. |
| | D) | The individual must recognise that their obsessions and/or compulsions are irrational. |
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Kimi undergoes exposure therapy for a fear of spiders. After several sessions Kimi reports that she is no longer afraid of spiders because she realises that they are not going to jump on her and bite her. Which of the following is the best explanation for how exposure therapy was helpful for Kimi? |
| | A) | Kimi increased her sense of control over the situation. |
| | B) | Kimi increased her self-efficacy to cope with spiders. |
| | C) | Kimi realised that she can avoid encountering spiders. |
| | D) | Kimi's fear was extinguished by exposure to the spider without experiencing the feared consequences. |
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According to research, CBT for high-risk trauma survivors is most likely to be effective in preventing the development of PTSD when: |
| | A) | the person is encouraged to express their responses on a single occasion as soon as possible after the trauma. |
| | B) | the person undergoes repeated exposure for prolonged periods within two weeks of the trauma. |
| | C) | the person undergoes repeated exposure for prolonged periods commencing at least two weeks after the trauma. |
| | D) | the person is encouraged to express their responses on a single occasion at least two weeks after the trauma. |
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Heinrich has been diagnosed with social phobia and has a fear of going to the supermarket. Which of the following is the most likely reason for Heinrich's fear? |
| | A) | He is worried that he might have a panic attack and die |
| | B) | He is worried that he might be contaminated by germs from people. |
| | C) | He is worried that he might have a panic attack and not be able to get help. |
| | D) | He is worried that he might have a panic attack and make a fool of himself. |
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Charlotte has a fear of being contaminated by germs and washes her hands excessively to avoid becoming ill. Which of the following is not an example of a cognitive behavioural treatment that would be suitable for Charlotte? |
| | A) | Charlotte is asked to touch something dirty then wash her hands immediately. |
| | B) | Charlotte is asked to touch something dirty then not wash hands. |
| | C) | Charlotte is asked to rate the probability of contracting a serious illness from touching something dirty. |
| | D) | Charlotte is asked to touch something dirty then lick her hands. |
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Thahn was a survivor of a tsunami. Which of the following symptoms is Thahn most likely to report experiencing? |
| | A) | Sleeping a lot |
| | B) | Being unable to relax |
| | C) | Crying a lot |
| | D) | Not wanting to be left alone |
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Which of the following is not a premise of the Metacognitive Model of generalised anxiety disorder? |
| | A) | Worry is maintained by negative reinforcement |
| | B) | People believe that worry is dangerous and they worry about worry |
| | C) | People believe that worry is a helpful strategy |
| | D) | People use worry as a way of avoiding other distressing thoughts and images |
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