Question 1

Which two disorders does SAD most frequently co-occur with?

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A)   Depression and anxiety disorders
B)   Depression and bipolar I disorder
C)   Anxiety disorders and schizoaffective disorder
D)   Anxiety disorders and bipolar I disorderE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

MAOIs are the "first-line" pharmacological treatments for SAD.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Clark and Wells' (1995)  cognitive behavioral model of SAD posits that

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A)   Attention of the person with SAD is focused on internal symptoms of anxiety
B)   Attention of the person with SAD is split between internal focus and an external search for indicators of evaluation
C)   Subtle avoidance behaviors, such as conversing but remaining passive in the conversation, play a central role in the maintenance of SAD
D)   Both a. and c.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

All of the following biases in information processing have been evaluated in individuals with SAD
Except:

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A)   Attentional bias
B)   Emotional bias
C)   Judgment and interpretation bias
D)   Imagery and visual memory biasE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following neurotransmitters are most frequently associated with SAD?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dopamine and Norepinephrine
B)   Serotonin and Epinephrine
C)   Serotonin and Dopamine
D)   Norepinephrine and OxytocinE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Children do not typically describe experiencing panic attacks in social situations, rather their anxiety tends to manifest as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Bedwetting or toilet training problems
B)   Crying or tantrums
C)   Hostility or resentment
D)   Obsessive thoughts or actionsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 7

Infant temperament has no relation to the development of social and processing deficits seen in individuals with SAD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What conclusion have researchers come to concerning the role of genetics in social anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is no relation between genetics and the development of SAD.
B)   One gene has been identified as the sole contributor to the development of SAD.
C)   There are a few genes that are directly related to the development of the disorder, but these specific genes have yet to be identified.
D)   It is likely that an underlying behavioral trait is genetically transmitted, which then contributes to the development of SAD and other psychopathologies.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

A widely used CBT protocol for SAD includes which primary component?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exposure
B)   Homework
C)   Cognitive Restructuring
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Research has shown that SAD and alcohol dependence are related, and it has been suggested that SAD may be a risk factor for the development of alcohol problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following limitations regarding the dissemination of empirically validated treatments for SAD do the authors highlight?

Accepted Answer

A)   Individuals with generalized SAD are less likely to seek treatment due to fear of what others think of them.
B)   Clinicians generally prefer to not use empirically validated approaches in treating SAD.
C)   Empirically supported treatments for SAD are too costly.
D)   More research needs to be done in this area as there are currently no empirically validated treatments for SAD.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C) A

Question 12

Which brain region has shown greater activation when individuals with SAD are shown threatening faces, with the magnitude of activation reflecting severity of SAD (Phan, Fitzgerald, & Nathan, 2006) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insula
B)   Occipital cortex
C)   Hippocampus
D)   AmygdalaE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

To receive a diagnosis of SAD, the fear or anxiety must have lasted for:

Accepted Answer

A)   3 months or more
B)   6 months or more
C)   2 months or more
D)   4 months or moreE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 2: Social Anxiety Disorder

Which two disorders does SAD most frequently co-occur with?

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MAOIs are the "first-line" pharmacological treatments for SAD.

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Clark and Wells' (1995) cognitive behavioral model of SAD posits that

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All of the following biases in information processing have been evaluated in individuals with SAD Except:

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Which of the following neurotransmitters are most frequently associated with SAD?

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Children do not typically describe experiencing panic attacks in social situations, rather their anxiety tends to manifest as:

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Infant temperament has no relation to the development of social and processing deficits seen in individuals with SAD.

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What conclusion have researchers come to concerning the role of genetics in social anxiety?

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A widely used CBT protocol for SAD includes which primary component?

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Research has shown that SAD and alcohol dependence are related, and it has been suggested that SAD may be a risk factor for the development of alcohol problems.

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Which of the following limitations regarding the dissemination of empirically validated treatments for SAD do the authors highlight?

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Which brain region has shown greater activation when individuals with SAD are shown threatening faces, with the magnitude of activation reflecting severity of SAD (Phan, Fitzgerald, & Nathan, 2006) ?

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To receive a diagnosis of SAD, the fear or anxiety must have lasted for:

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Clark and Wells' (1995) cognitive behavioral model of SAD posits that

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All of the following biases in information processing have been evaluated in individuals with SAD Except:

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Which of the following neurotransmitters are most frequently associated with SAD?

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Children do not typically describe experiencing panic attacks in social situations, rather their anxiety tends to manifest as:

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What conclusion have researchers come to concerning the role of genetics in social anxiety?

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A widely used CBT protocol for SAD includes which primary component?

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Research has shown that SAD and alcohol dependence are related, and it has been suggested that SAD may be a risk factor for the development of alcohol problems.

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Which of the following limitations regarding the dissemination of empirically validated treatments for SAD do the authors highlight?

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Which brain region has shown greater activation when individuals with SAD are shown threatening faces, with the magnitude of activation reflecting severity of SAD (Phan, Fitzgerald, & Nathan, 2006) ?

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To receive a diagnosis of SAD, the fear or anxiety must have lasted for:

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