Exam Preview for 1926: Eco-anxiety: Symptoms and Solutions August 1

Eco-anxiety: Symptoms and Solutions

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1. In the DSM-5-TR, eco-anxiety is: Listed as a disorder in the Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders section Listed as an Other Condition That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention Listed as a Condition for Further Study Not codified in the DSM-5-TR, but seem as an increasing focus of clinical attention
2. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of eco-anxiety? Pervasive worry Self of helplessness Rumination Hopefulness
3. Eco-anxiety differs from climate-anxiety because: Climate-anxiety is quite rare compared to eco-anxiety Eco-anxiety is more severe than climate-anxiety Climate anxiety is more specific, pertaining to climate issues, while eco anxiety encompasses non-climate environmental problems such as toxic waste. They are synonymous
4. Eco-anxiety is distinct from eco-grief because: Eco-anxiety is forward-looking while eco-grief is past-oriented Eco-grief is an official DSM disorder, while eco-anxiety is not Eco-grief is typically much more severe than eco-anxiety Eco-grief is most commonly present in populations of European descent
5. How does eco-anxiety differ from specific phobias? Phobias tend to be viewed as excessive or irrational Behavioral interventions work with phobias but not eco-anxiety Those with eco-anxiety also commonly experience comorbid animal phobias There is no difference; eco-anxiety is a type of phobia
6. Which of the following is NOT true regarding the prevalence of eco-anxiety? “Climate emergency” was the 2019 Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year Google searches for “climate anxiety” increasing 565% in just one year Eco-anxiety prevalence is easy to measure, as the US Census inquires about this topic In one study, 84% of respondents aged 16-25 were at least moderately worried about climate change
7. Which of the following populations is particularly vulnerable to developing eco-anxiety? Hospice social workers Youth Older adults LGBTQ+ individuals
8. Which of the following was NOT discussed in this presentation regarding best practices for treating eco-anxiety? Validation and expressing empathy Nature-based interventions Medication-assisted therapy Taking action to address environmental problems
9. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers clients with eco-anxiety the opportunity to: Align values to committed action Apply dialectics Heal eco-trauma Avoid emotional responses
10. What is a limitation of applying Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to eco-anxiety? Behavioral activation is not appropriate for those with eco-anxiety Discussing cognitive distortions could be perceived as invalidating legitimate concerns CBT primarily focuses on past experiences rather than present issues CBT does not include any techniques for stress management