| Question 1: In 1985, before the introduction of SSRIs, anti-depressants such as ________ (MAOIs) were frequently used in the treatment of social anxiety. | |||
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| Question 2: Another important area is the adjacent central nucleus of the amygdala, which controls species-specific fear responses, via connections to the ________, hypothalamus, and cerebellum areas. | |||
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| Question 3: Research has shown that ________ (CBT) can be highly effective for several anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorder and social phobia. | |||
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| Question 4: ________ (SSRIs), a class of antidepressants, are considered by many to be the first choice medication for generalised social phobia. | |||
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| Question 5: In ________, the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) Milnacipran is used in the treatment of Taijin kyofusho a Japanese variant of social anxiety disorder. | |||
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| Question 6: [46] ________ indicates that psychotherapeutic interventions have better long-term efficacy compared to pharmacotherapy. | |||
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| Question 7: In addition to the fears themselves, the term ________ is often used to refer to avoidance behaviors that sufferers often develop. | |||
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| Question 8: TCAs such as imipramine, as well as atypical antipsychotics such as quetiapine, and piperazines such as ________ are also occasionally prescribed. | |||
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| Question 9: ________ such as alprazolam and clonazepam are an alternative to SSRIs. | |||
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| Question 10: Cognitive-behavioral therapy for social phobia also includes anxiety management training, which may include techniques such as deep breathing and muscle relaxation exercises, which may be practiced '________'. | |||
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