Exam Preview for 1109: Evidence-based Treatment for Social Anxiety

Evidence-based Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder in Teens

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1. For individuals with social anxiety disorder, how often do social situations provoke fear? Almost never Sometimes Almost always Always
2. What is the median age of onset for social anxiety disorder? 5 years 13 years 15 years 18 years
3. Of the following fears, what would most commonly be experienced by a teenager with social anxiety? Having to speak in a formal, public setting Getting on an airplane Receiving a bad grade on a test A family member getting sick
4. What is a common consequence of social anxiety? Lower physical activity Risk-taking behaviors Lower employment levels and socioeconomic status Decreased appetite
5. Which of the following is NOT a common comorbidity of social anxiety disorder? Selective mutism High functioning ASD Substance use disorder Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
6. What is the most effective therapeutic approach for treating social anxiety? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Psychodynamic Therapy
7. A thought record is a therapeutic activity that is intended to help individuals engage in what? Cognitive restructuring Relaxation Behavior activation Thought responding
8. Which mindfulness strategy involves imagining your "happy place" and the senses you would experience? Guided meditation 5-4-3-2-1 grounding Guided imagery Mindful walk
9. In a typical worry cycle, what type of operant conditioning happens as a result of avoidance? Positive punishment Negative punishment Positive reinforcement Negative reinforcement
10. What method of exposure is described as planned, gradual exposure to the feared situation? Flooding Systematic desensitization Staircase exposure All-or-nothing exposure