OCD & trauma-related disorders
which one of the following is not a key feature of OCD
poor interpersonal relationships
which one of the following is not a treatment suitable for OCD
antipsychotics
what differentiates PTSD from autism?
autism is genetic whilst PTSD arises from environmental exposure
what is an obsession?
recurrent, persistent & intrusive unwanted thoughts
what is the most effective treatment for OCD?
exposure therapy
what is a common symptom of PTSD?
avoidance of stimuli associated with trauma
what is a common cause of PTSD?
natural disaster
repetitive behaviours/thoughts the person is driven to perform to prevent distress
compulsions
which of the following is an OCD & related disorder
hoarding disorder
OCD is typically seen to begin
between middle childhood & early adulthood
OCD tends to be more common in
women than men
the dsm-5 has symptoms for PTSD divided into __ categories
4
which statemenr about the occurrence of OCD is true?
OCD is more common in females than males
which disorder is not comorbid with OCD
sleep disorder
which feature of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is false
an eating disorder must also be present to be diagnosed with BDD
which medication has strong support for PTSD
antidepressants
what is false about the diagnostic criteria for PTSD?
trauma must be personally experienced for PTSD to develop
what is 1 category of symptoms for those with PTSD?
avoidance of stimuli
which is not a method by which someone may be exposed to a trauma that may trigger the onset or PTSD
having a dream about a traumatic event that has not actually occurred
OCD & PTSD can both be treated with
exposure therapy
antidepressants
which 3 areas of the brain are unusually active in people with OCD
orbitofrontal cortex
caudate nucleus
anterior cingulate
which of the following is not an aetiology of PTSD
intensity or exposure
conditions that are triggered by exposure to severely stressful events are referred to as
trauma-related disorders
1 way dsm-5 differs from dsm-iv-tr is that it
put OCD and trauma-related disorders their own category
which of the following is an obsession
having a recurring fear that one is giving others illnesses when they actually are not
which of the following is a compulsion
persistent checking for one's keys
which is not a commonly reported compulsion
pursuing cleanliness and orderliness by requesting help from others
a common symptom associated with OCD is
trying unsuccessfully to suppress, ignore, or neutralise the obsession
how is body dysmorphic disorder similar to OCD?
all of the above
body dysmorphic disorder is most likely to begin in
adolescence
symptoms and outcomes of body dysmorphic disorder may be common across cultures, but _____ tends to differ
focus on specific body parts
approximately ⅓ of people with hoarding disorder also engage in
animal hoarding
the subjective feeling of knowing is called
yedasentience
behavior models of the aetiology for obsessive-compulsive and related disorders emphasise
operant conditioning
attempting to stop an obsession is called
thought suppression
Diane has repetitive thoughts that her house will catch on fire. she repeatedly checks the
stove to make sure it is turned off.
Diane's compulsive behavior serves to
all of the above
efforts to inhibit obsessive thoughts
may increase obsessional thinking and negative mood
the most widely used psychological treatment for OCD related disorders is
exposure and response prevention (ERP)
which of the following treatments has been shown to be more effective than either
medication or supportive psychotherapy in treating PTSD
progressive muscle relaxation
Iris was in an automobile accident. she goes to a psychologist one week after the accident.
if she is experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, headache, & is ruminating about the accident, she
will likely receive which diagnosis?
acute stress disorder
which of the following is not 1 of the dsm-5 categories for PTSD
forgetfulness & disorientation following the trauma
irritable or aggressive behavior, reckless or self-destructive behavior, difficulty falling or
staying asleep, & hyper vigilance are all symptoms associated with the dsm-5's
symptoms of increased arousal & reactivity
acute stress disorder differs from PTSD in that the symptoms
last only a short period of time
according to the dsm-5, all of the following are symptoms of ASD except
all of the above are symptoms of ASD
as with other anxiety disorders, PTSD appears to be related to a greater activation of the
medial prefrontal cortex
norepinephrine & ______ are typically present during periods of extreme stress,
which leads to stronger memory formation
cortisol
people diagnosed with PTSD consistently demonstrated deficits on neuropsychological tests
of verbal memory even while performing adequately on tests of
visual memory
treatment of acute stress disorder is
important, as it reduces the risk of developing PTSD
_______ therapy is designed to help victims of rape and childhood sexual abuse to
dispute tendencies towards self-blame
cognitive processing
symptoms of PTSD are grouped into which of the following major categories
re-experiencing of traumatic event, avoidance of stimuli associated with event, negative
alterations in mood or cognition, & increased arousal or reactivity