QUESTION 45 The incidence of serious psychological disorders has been 2.5 times

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QUESTION 45

The incidence of serious psychological disorders has been 2.5 times higher among

those below the poverty line.

men.

those who have relatives with a mental disorder.

women.

QUESTION 46

People with ________ are constantly tense and anxious, and their anxiety is pervasive. They feel anxious about a wide range of life circumstances, sometimes with little or no apparent justification.

panic disorder

generalized anxiety disorder

posttraumatic stress disorder

agoraphobia

QUESTION 47

While he was studying, Matthew was suddenly overwhelmed by feelings of intense apprehension. For several minutes he felt so agitated that he could not catch his breath. Matthew was most likely suffering from

a phobia.

social anxiety disorder.

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

a panic attack.

QUESTION 48

Repetitive, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors that the individual feels driven to perform are characteristic of

posttraumatic stress disorder.

specific phobia.

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

generalized anxiety disorder.

QUESTION 49

A person attacked by a fierce dog develops a fear of all dogs. This best illustrates

agoraphobia.

stimulus generalization.

epigenetics.

survivor resiliency.

those below the poverty line.

men.

those who have relatives with a mental disorder.

women.

Explanation / Answer

Ans 45.(C)

Ans 46.(B)  

Ans 47.(D) A panic attack refers to a sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes. The symptoms include Palpitations, accelerated heart rate, profuse sweating, trembling or shaking, and shortness of breath.

Ans 48.(C)

Ans 49. (B)

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