AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders?
A
Talk therapy
B
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
C
Medication
D
All of the Above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most common type of psychotherapy used with anxiety disorders.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anxiety disorders should be treated with psychological therapy, pharmacotherapy, or a combination of both. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be regarded as the psychotherapy with the highest level of evidence.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common medications used to manage certain types of anxiety, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia, are a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The two main treatments for anxiety disorders are psychotherapy and medications. You may benefit most from a combination of the two.

Detailed explanation-5: -Types of Anti-anxiety Medications (Benzodiazepines) Benzodiazepines most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders are clonazepam (Rivotril)*, alprazolam (Xanax) and lorazepam (Ativan).

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