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