32 Questions
What is the prevalence rate of PTSD in adults exposed to trauma according to the National Comorbidity Study?
6.8%
What is the most efficacious treatment for Trauma and Stressor-related disorders?
CBT
What is the percentage of children who meet criteria for Trauma and Stressor-related disorders?
1%
Which of the following is a symptom of a panic attack?
Sweating and heart palpitations
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry about multiple things occurring more days than not for at least 6 months?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is a common associated factor with Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Overestimation of likelihood of feared events
Which of the following is a common symptom of taijinkyofusho in Japan?
Fear of offending others
What is a common treatment for separation anxiety disorder?
Parent training plus CBT
What is selective mutism?
A fear of speaking in social situations
What is a common cause of the development of separation anxiety disorder?
Life stressors
Which of the following is a symptom of panic disorder?
Trembling or shaking
What is the prevalence of panic disorder and agoraphobia?
2.7%
Which of the following is a cognitive avoidance model of panic disorder?
Worry prevents effective problem-solving
What is agoraphobia?
Fear of open spaces or public transportation
What is the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder among adults seeking orthodontic treatment?
10%
What is the average age of onset for hoarding disorder?
16.7 years
What is the only empirically supported psychological treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder?
CBT
What percentage of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder will relapse after discontinuing SSRIs?
24-89%
Which disorder is characterized by a pattern of inhibited, emotionally withdrawn behavior toward adult caregivers, and a persistent social and emotional disturbance, and must occur before the age of 5?
Reactive attachment disorder
Which disorder is characterized by a pattern of behavior in which a child actively approaches and interacts with unfamiliar adults in uncharacteristic ways, and must occur before the age of 5?
Disinhibited social engagement disorder
Which of the following is NOT one of the DSM-5 disorders classified as an obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Tourettic OCD
What is the prevalence of adjustment disorder among outpatients and hospital settings respectively?
5-20% and 50%
What is the connection between maladaptive beliefs and PTSD symptoms?
Strong correlation
What is the recommended treatment for PTSD?
Trauma-focused therapy and CBT
What is the difference in response time between PTSD individuals and non-PTSD individuals when naming the color of trauma-related words?
PTSD individuals are slower
What is a common characteristic of Specific Phobias?
Symptoms are typically chronic
What is a common characteristic of Social Anxiety Disorder?
Prevalence is higher in older adults than younger adults
What is a common characteristic of the treatment for Specific Phobias?
Treatment involves challenging beliefs through exposure
What is the prevalence of trichotillomania and how does it compare between genders?
Prevalence is 1-2%, with females being affected more than males at a ratio of 4:1
What is the recommended treatment for excoriation (skin-picking) disorder?
Habit reversal training
What is the age of onset for trichotillomania and how does it typically progress over time?
Age of onset coincides with puberty and the disorder is chronic but waxes and wanes, with sites of hair pulling varying over time
What is the primary treatment approach for obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs) and how does it typically work?
Exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), which involves exposing the patient to feared stimuli and preventing compulsive behaviors
Test your knowledge on the symptoms, biological and psychological vulnerabilities, and treatment options for a chronic disorder characterized by waxing and waning symptoms. Learn about the effectiveness of SSRIs and CBT, as well as the potential for relapse after medication discontinuation.
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