Anxiety — Flashcards

Which ego defense is defined as temporary, drastic change in personality, memory, consciousness, or motor behavior to avoid emotional stress? _____

_____ disorder is characterized by recurring intrusive thoughts, feelings, or sensations that cause severe distress and is temporarily relieved by the performance of repetitive actions

Which personality disorder is characterized by social withdrawal with hypersensitivity to rejection and feelings of inadequacy? _____

What drugs (2) may be used to treat social anxiety disorder for anxiety-inducing situations?_____

Buspirone is primarily used to treat _____ disorder (2nd line)

What is the first-line pharmacologic treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? _____

Patients with _____ personality disorder often get stuck in abusive relationships

Which ego defense is defined as intentionally withholding an idea or feeling from conscious awareness (temporary)? _____

Patients with _____ personality disorder are typically submissive and clingy

What is the first line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder? _____