Briefly explain Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

What are the five subtypes of specific phobias according to the DSM-IV?

Imagine that you have just arrived for an important job interview. Although, you feel a little nervous, you try to reassure yourself. You notice another individual waiting alongside you who is extremely anxious, and you wonder if he or she might suffer from some type of anxiety disorder. There are numerous features associated with anxiety. List one physical feature, one behavioral feature, and one cognitive feature associated with anxiety.

What are the two categories into which most compulsions are classified? Give a specific example for each category.

Compare and contrast acute and posttraumatic stress disorders. What are some of the basic features of traumatic stress reactions?

Explain some of the reasons why combat veterans are at greater risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than nonveterans or veterans who have not seen combat.

Which theoretical perspective (ex. psychodynamic, learning, cognitive, biological) do you believe best supports the underlying causes of anxiety disorders? What evidence can you give in support of that perspective?

There are various cognitive factors associated with anxiety disorders. Give a brief description of three factors.

What is the prevalence of anxiety disorders among various ethnic groups? What other factors might contribute to these differences?

Everyone experiences anxious feelings at one time or another. In this case, how might one be able to discern between normal and abnormal anxiety-related behavior?