Understanding OCD

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At what age does OCD more commonly begin in females?

  • After the age of 30
  • Before the age of 10
  • In the late teens
  • In the 20s (correct)

What is the overall distribution between the sexes for OCD onset?

  • Equal between males and females (correct)
  • More common in males
  • Varies depending on age
  • More common in females

What is typical onset age for OCD?

  • Late adolescence (correct)
  • Early adulthood
  • Middle age
  • Early childhood

Which gender is more likely to be affected by early-onset OCD?

<p>Males (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average age for early-onset OCD?

<p>11 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group with OCD is more likely to have a family history of OCD?

<p>Early-onset OCD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are obsessions defined by in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for OCD?

<p>Recurrent and persistent thoughts causing distress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do individuals with OCD typically do in response to obsessions, according to the DSM-5 criteria?

<p>Ignore or suppress them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are compulsions defined in the DSM-5 criteria for OCD?

<p>Recurrent and persistent actions in response to obsessions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do individuals with OCD typically attempt to do with their compulsions, according to the DSM-5 criteria?

<p>Neutralize them with some other action (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key factors contributing to the etiology of OCD?

<p>Cognitive models, genetic heritability, and environmental influences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common treatment for OCD across different countries?

<p>SSRIs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of behavioral therapy for OCD?

<p>Exposure and response prevention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the consistency of OCD across cultures?

<p>Diagnosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may highly religious individuals with OCD experience?

<p>Heightened guilt and responsibility for controlling unwanted thoughts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do population-based studies confirm about OCD?

<p>Substantial heritability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor described in the cognitive model of OCD?

<p>Perfectionism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might some cultures attribute OCD to?

<p>Supernatural causes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of exposure and response prevention in OCD therapy?

<p>Confronting avoided situations and stimuli (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criterion for OCD diagnosis?

<p>Repetitive behaviors or mental acts driven by obsession or rigid rules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may ethnic differences influence in OCD?

<p>The types of OCD symptoms and beliefs experienced (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional techniques can help manage anxiety in OCD therapy?

<p>Deep breathing and relaxation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Etiology, Cultural Considerations, and Treatment

  • OCD involves repetitive behaviors or mental acts driven by obsession or rigid rules, causing distress or impairment in daily functioning
  • Symptoms are not caused by substance effects or other mental disorders, such as hoarding or eating disorders
  • Etiology of OCD involves cognitive models, genetic heritability, and environmental influences
  • Cognitive model describes thinking patterns, perfectionism, and inflated personal responsibility as factors contributing to OCD
  • Population-based studies confirm substantial heritability in OCD, suggesting genetic risk
  • OCD is consistent across cultures in terms of diagnosis, but symptom expression and beliefs may vary
  • Highly religious individuals may experience heightened guilt and responsibility for controlling unwanted thoughts
  • Some cultures may attribute OCD to supernatural causes and seek help from faith healers
  • Ethnic differences may influence the types of OCD symptoms and beliefs experienced
  • Pharmacologic treatment for OCD varies across countries, with SSRIs being the most prevalent
  • Behavioral therapy for OCD includes exposure and response prevention to confront avoided situations and stimuli
  • Additional techniques such as deep breathing and relaxation can help manage anxiety in OCD therapy

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