QUIZ 1. What disorder has the greatest lifetime prevalence rate? a. PTSD b. Schizophrenia c. Social phobia d. Major depressive disorder Answer: d. Major depressive disorder has the greatest lifetime prevalence, being present to a high degree in both genders. This is somewhat closely followed by alcohol abuse disorder. 2. What is not a characteristic of an anxiety disorder? a. There is no actual threat. b. The anxiety is persistent. c. The anxiety is disruptive to the patient’s life. d. The anxiety is greater than expected for the situation. Answer: a. The statements all describe an anxiety disorder, except that there certainly can be an actual threat, but the level of symptoms is out of proportion to the threat that might exist. 3. What anxiety disorder most involves having a fear of being embarrassed or humiliated? a. Social anxiety disorder b. Panic disorder c. Generalized anxiety disorder d. Agoraphobia Answer: a. The individual with social anxiety disorder has a fear of social situations out of an underlying fear of being embarrassed or humiliated by others.
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