QUESTION 50 Frequent, intrusive recollections of a traumatic event, social withd

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QUESTION 50

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

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

generalized anxiety disorder.

posttraumatic stress disorder.

social anxiety disorder.

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QUESTION 51

Anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD are thought to reflect

maladaptive social behaviors that have escalated beyond control.

intense anxiety that escalates into terrifying panic attacks.

a danger-detection system that has become hyperactive.

continuous worry and sleep deprivation.

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QUESTION 52

In people with major depressive disorder, interest in activities is ________ and agitation may be ________.

increased; increased

reduced; reduced

increased; reduced

reduced; increased

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QUESTION 53

Janice suffers from depression and has started jogging daily. She is hoping this will reduce her depression. It may, considering that repetitive physical exercise increases

norepinephrine.

oxytocin.

serotonin.

dopamine.

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QUESTION 54

The risk of suicide is greatest when people

anticipate the onset of a depressive episode.

experience the first symptoms of a depressive episode.

experience depressive symptoms at their most extreme levels of severity.

begin to rebound from their depression.

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QUESTION 55

A sense of being separated from your body and watching yourself with a sense of detachment is a symptom of

binge eating disorder.

narcissistic personality disorder.

avoidant personality disorder.

dissociation.

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

generalized anxiety disorder.

posttraumatic stress disorder.

social anxiety disorder.

Explanation / Answer

50.(C)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to a mental health condition that happens as a result of either experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The symptoms associated are flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, and recurring thoughts about the event.

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