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Anxiety Disorders: Phobias Trivia Quiz

The symptoms, causes and treatment of phobias.

A multiple-choice quiz by mcall. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mcall

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,271

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2847

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these statements is not true of phobias? Hint

All phobias are untreatable

Phobias are a world-wide phenomenon

A phobia is an irrational fear of an object or a situation

It is possible to fear something that poses no real threat to the individual

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Question 2 of 10

2. On average, more women have phobias than men.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is not a common behaviour displayed by individuals when they are in contact with a fear stimulus? Hint

Decreased heart rate

Palpitations

Sweating

Shortness of breath

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Question 4 of 10

4. It is possible for non-human animals to have phobias.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. There has been no evidence to suggest phobias are genetic and can run in the family.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following statements best fits the behavioural explanation of the development of phobias? Hint

Genetics alone affects the likelihood of an individual developing a phobia.

Threat perception (how dangerous the individual believes the threat to be)

Modeling (shaping behaviour due to observations of others actions)

Conflict in the psyche (conflict between id, ego and superego)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these cannot be used as a treatment for individuals with phobias?

Hint

Gradual exposure

Hypnosis

Medication

Avoidance

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Question 8 of 10

8. Phobias are now sometimes treated with benzodiazepines (rather than barbiturates). Which of the following is not a side-effect of taking benzodiazepines?
Hint

Ataxia

Wakefulness

Drowsiness

Confusion

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Question 9 of 10

9. Cognitive psychologists would say heightened perception of bodily symptoms, such as quickened heart rate, has an impact on the individual's level of fear shown.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which individual case study did Freud use as an example of the causes of phobias?
Hint

Little Benjamin

Little Fritz

Little Albert

Little Hans

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these statements is not true of phobias?

Answer: All phobias are untreatable

Most phobias are treatable with a suitable method and a good psychologist.

2. On average, more women have phobias than men.

Answer: True

Phobias are the most common psychological disorder in women, and the second most prevalent in men over 25.

3. Which of these is not a common behaviour displayed by individuals when they are in contact with a fear stimulus?

Answer: Decreased heart rate

Other symptoms include nausea, numbness and feeling faint.

4. It is possible for non-human animals to have phobias.

Answer: True

There have been numerous studies that have shown a non-human animal (usually monkeys) can be conditioned to fear an object.

5. There has been no evidence to suggest phobias are genetic and can run in the family.

Answer: False

Fyer et al (1990) found that of people who have a specific phobia, 31% had relatives that were similarly diagnosed. However, not all had the same type of phobia.

6. Which of the following statements best fits the behavioural explanation of the development of phobias?

Answer: Modeling (shaping behaviour due to observations of others actions)

Modeling occurs when an individual observes someone else displaying fear when in contact with the phobic stimulus, and then copies that behaviour.

7. Which of these cannot be used as a treatment for individuals with phobias?

Answer: Avoidance

Avoidance actually reinforces the phobia in the individual.

8. Phobias are now sometimes treated with benzodiazepines (rather than barbiturates). Which of the following is not a side-effect of taking benzodiazepines?

Answer: Wakefulness

Vertigo is also associated with the usage of benzodiazepines.

9. Cognitive psychologists would say heightened perception of bodily symptoms, such as quickened heart rate, has an impact on the individual's level of fear shown.

Answer: True

In studies, it has been found that those who are more sensitive to their own bodily functions are more likely to have a phobia.

10. Which individual case study did Freud use as an example of the causes of phobias?

Answer: Little Hans

Little Hans feared horses-Freud said that this was because of the Oedipus complex.

Source: Author mcall

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