Harold is a mental health professional who has a medical degree and prescribes antidepressants and antipsychotic medication for his patients. After graduating from medical school, he completed a three-year residency in his field. We can guess that Harold is a_________________.

Jack has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. He has persistent thoughts that are upsetting and engages in ritualistic actions to reduce anxiety. He believes that he has control over his thoughts and actions, but chooses not to stop them. Jack’s case in unusual, in that OCD patients usually_____________________.

Barbie has complained of an unexplained illness for several years. She has had many painful and high-risk surgeries and other treatments, which she has willingly undergone. In fact, she seems to enjoy playing “the sick role.” She gets extremely angry when anyone questions whether she really has an actual physical problem. These symptoms suggest that Barbie suffers from__________________________.

Anxiety disorders often have comorbid disorders. One of the most likely is_____________________________.

Treatment of psychophysiological disorders usually consists of___________________________.

Dr. Duran is a cognitive-behavioral therapist. When treating patients with anxiety disorders, he is most likely to focus on______________________.

Collette is in a crowded room and starts to feel as if she cannot breathe. He heart rate is increasing, and she things she is going to have a heart attack. This has happened before when she is in similar situations. Collette is expriencing________________________.

Which anxiety disorder is equally common in both men and women?

Which neurotransmitter appears to have the greatest influence on mood and anxiety disorders? 

Karen is dangerously thin and has been admitted to the hospital because of her anorexic condition.  The first goal of treatment will be to ______ .