Somatoform Disorders Answers

Despite his fear of germs, Howard Hughes neglected his own hygiene despite having those around him follow strict cleanliness practices. Hughes had these odd behaviors because __________.A.he believed he was unable to escape any infectionB.he developed obsessive-compulsive disorder at an old ageC.he thought he would be contaminated from the outsideD.his paralysis at a young age prevented him from being self-sufficient

After witnessing a vicious crime, Charlie began having nightmares, started distancing himself from his friends and family, and feels immense guilt over not doing more to help. Charlie should see a therapist who specializes in __________.A.posttraumatic stress disorderB.obsessive-compulsive disorderC.specialized phobic disordersD.alternative treatments

Some people are more prone to anxiety disorders because they see threats in every corner of their lives when there are none. This is an example of __________.A.recollectionB.misinterpretationC.observational learningD.operant conditioning

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is marked by unwanted behaviors that are repeated excessively and are uncontrollable.

Females are theoretically more prone to anxiety disorders due to __________.A.their habit of overreacting to physiological changesB.the high levels of serotonin causing hormone imbalanceC.increased levels of norepinephrine causing anxiety sensitivityD.stress levels, life experiences, and friends’ stresses

Aaron may have a phobic disorder if he had his first panic attack on his first day at a new high school.

An anxiety disorder can be caused by stress.

A victim of a serious traffic accident will always develop posttraumatic stress disorder.

The disorder where one is fearful of public spaces and leaving the comfort of one’s own home is __________. A.acrophobiaB.coulrophobiaC.claustrophobiaD.agoraphobia

Many people report having a phobia for snakes even though they have never been exposed to a snake. This fear is an example of __________.A.helplessness to an unfamiliar stimuliB.misinterpretation of stimuliC.classical conditioningD.preparedness