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

Therapists are using technological devices in their work with clients more frequently. Which new approach uses helmets with computer screens that immerse the wearer into a realistic, computer-based world, and has successfully treated phobias, stress disorders, and other problems?

Insurance carriers may reimburse only for ____; in other words, they may deny coverage for unproven treatments.

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

Which individual has a psychophysiological disorder?

Which area of the brain alerts the other brain structures when a threat is present?

Mental illness results primarily from ____.

A psychologist says, “There are certain emotional disorders for which we can find no evidence of brain pathology.” This psychologist’s statement reflects a(n) ____ viewpoint.

The scientific field that studies the effects of drugs on the mind and behavior is called ____.

Dr. Lawrence believes that mental illness has an emotional basis. We can therefore conclude that Dr. Lawrence holds a(n) ____ view of mental illness.