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**What characterizes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?** - A\) Recurrent episodes of depression - B\) Persistent delusions and hallucinations - C\) Obsessions and/or compulsions - D\) Excessive need for social interaction - E\) Chronic fatigue and lack of motivation **Which term d...

**What characterizes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?** - A\) Recurrent episodes of depression - B\) Persistent delusions and hallucinations - C\) Obsessions and/or compulsions - D\) Excessive need for social interaction - E\) Chronic fatigue and lack of motivation **Which term describes uncontrollable, persistent thoughts that intrude upon an individual\'s consciousness and cause significant anxiety or distress?** - A\) Compulsions - B\) Fixations - C\) Rituals - D\) Obsessions - E\) Phobias **According to the DSM-5, which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for OCD?** - A\) The disorder must be associated with substance abuse - B\) Symptoms must cause marked distress or interfere with functioning - C\) The individual must have delusional beliefs - D\) Obsessions must be linked to real-life problems - E\) Compulsions must not aim at reducing anxiety **What is the average age of onset for OCD, as mentioned in the chapter?** - A\) 18 years - B\) 21 years - C\) 25 years - D\) 10.3 years - E\) 30 years **Which cognitive technique involves the client participating in planned activities to test the accuracy of their beliefs?** - A\) Cognitive restructuring - B\) Psychoeducation - C\) Exposure and response prevention - D\) Behavioral experiment - E\) Insight therapy **Which of the following statements about hoarding disorder is true?** - A\) It involves excessive cleaning and washing - B\) It is characterized by persistent difficulty in discarding possessions - C\) It is most commonly seen in children - D\) It does not cause significant distress - E\) It is unrelated to OCD **Which of the following is NOT a common presentation of OCD?** - A\) Fear of contamination and germs - B\) Fear of fire and robbery - C\) Compulsive checking - D\) Compulsive counting - E\) Excessive sleeping **Which treatment approach has received the strongest support for OCD?** - A\) Psychoanalysis - B\) Cognitive restructuring - C\) Exposure and response prevention - D\) Insight-oriented therapy - E\) Medication alone **What percentage of OCD patients have been found to engage in compulsive washing?** - A\) 10% - B\) 25% - C\) 63.7% - D\) 85% - E\) 50% **Which of the following is NOT true about the neuropsychological model of OCD?** - A\) It involves failures in the basal ganglia - B\) It suggests behavioral macros trigger OCD symptoms - C\) It has been definitively proven as the cause of OCD - D\) It involves inhibitory pathway failures - E\) It includes differences in caudate nucleus functioning **Which of the following conditions is categorized under Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in the DSM-5?** - A\) Generalized anxiety disorder - B\) Panic disorder - C\) Body dysmorphic disorder - D\) Schizophrenia - E\) Bipolar disorder **What is the focus of the Danger Ideation Reduction Therapy (DIRT) program for OCD?** - A\) Medication management - B\) Psychoeducation about disease and cognitive therapy strategies - C\) Hypnosis - D\) Group therapy - E\) Relaxation techniques **Which of the following best describes body dysmorphic disorder?** - A\) Preoccupation with real-life problems - B\) Preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance - C\) Obsession with cleanliness and order - D\) Fear of social interactions - E\) Compulsive hoarding of items **What is the estimated point prevalence of excoriation (skin-picking) disorder?** - A\) 0.5% - B\) 1.5% - C\) 3% - D\) 5% - E\) 7% **Which of the following treatments is most effective for OCD-related disorders, according to the chapter?** - A\) Group therapy - B\) Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) procedures - C\) Psychoanalysis - D\) Physical exercise - E\) Hypnotherapy 1. **What characterizes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?** - **C) Obsessions and/or compulsions** 2. **Which term describes uncontrollable, persistent thoughts that intrude upon an individual\'s consciousness and cause significant anxiety or distress?** - **D) Obsessions** 3. **According to the DSM-5, which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for OCD?** - **B) Symptoms must cause marked distress or interfere with functioning** 4. **What is the average age of onset for OCD, as mentioned in the chapter?** - **D) 10.3 years** 5. **Which cognitive technique involves the client participating in planned activities to test the accuracy of their beliefs?** - **D) Behavioral experiment** 6. **Which of the following statements about hoarding disorder is true?** - **B) It is characterized by persistent difficulty in discarding possessions** 7. **Which of the following is NOT a common presentation of OCD?** - **E) Excessive sleeping** 8. **Which treatment approach has received the strongest support for OCD?** - **C) Exposure and response prevention** 9. **What percentage of OCD patients have been found to engage in compulsive washing?** - **C) 63.7%** 10. **Which of the following is NOT true about the neuropsychological model of OCD?** - **C) It has been definitively proven as the cause of OCD** 11. **Which of the following conditions is categorized under Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in the DSM-5?** - **C) Body dysmorphic disorder** 12. **What is the focus of the Danger Ideation Reduction Therapy (DIRT) program for OCD?** - **B) Psychoeducation about disease and cognitive therapy strategies** 13. **Which of the following best describes body dysmorphic disorder?** - **B) Preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance** 14. **What is the estimated point prevalence of excoriation (skin-picking) disorder?** - **B) 1.5%** 15. **Which of the following treatments is most effective for OCD-related disorders, according to the chapter?** - **B) Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) procedures** These answers correspond to the information provided in Chapter 3 of \"Conceptual Issues in Abnormal Psychology.\" 4o · **What characterizes posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to the DSM-5?** - A\) Mild anxiety following minor stressors - B\) Extreme stress reactions after exposure to traumatic events - C\) Persistent low mood without any specific trigger - D\) Sudden outbursts of anger in non-stressful situations - E\) Difficulty in maintaining social relationships · **Which symptom cluster in PTSD includes intrusive memories and flashbacks?** - A\) Avoidance symptoms - B\) Re-experiencing symptoms - C\) Negative changes in cognition and mood - D\) Alterations in arousal - E\) General anxiety symptoms · **What is the estimated 12-month prevalence rate of PTSD in the United States according to the chapter?** - A\) 1.3% - B\) 3.9% - C\) 6.5% - D\) 8.0% - E\) 10.2% · **Which of the following is a risk factor for developing PTSD?** - A\) High intelligence levels - B\) Strong social support after the trauma - C\) Male gender - D\) History of psychological disturbance - E\) Low severity of traumatic exposure · **Which cognitive model concept is pivotal in perpetuating PTSD according to the chapter?** - A\) Avoidance of trauma reminders - B\) Maladaptive appraisals or interpretations of the traumatic event - C\) High levels of physical activity - D\) Genetic predisposition - E\) Lack of sleep · **Which of the following is NOT an effective component of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for PTSD?** - A\) Psychoeducation - B\) Anxiety management techniques - C\) Cognitive restructuring - D\) Prolonged imaginal exposure - E\) Hypnosis · **Which type of event has been shown to result in more severe PTSD according to the chapter?** - A\) Impersonal trauma - B\) Natural disasters - C\) Interpersonal violence - D\) Economic stressors - E\) Physical illness · **Double Negative: Which of the following is NOT untrue about the prevalence of PTSD in children?** - A\) PTSD is more common in children than adults - B\) PTSD manifests differently across different stages of childhood - C\) PTSD prevalence is similar to that in trauma-exposed adults - D\) Children never display cognitive symptoms - E\) PTSD in children is less severe than in adults · **What percentage of rape victims develop PTSD as mentioned in the chapter?** - A\) 25% - B\) 40% - C\) 55% - D\) 70% - E\) 85% · **Double Negative: It is not false that people with PTSD typically do NOT experience which of the following symptoms?** - A\) Intrusive memories - B\) Nightmares - C\) Hypervigilance - D\) Increased arousal - E\) Constant euphoria · **What is the primary goal of anxiety management techniques in CBT for PTSD?** - A\) To provide medication to reduce anxiety - B\) To help individuals gain mastery over their fear - C\) To avoid all trauma reminders - D\) To engage in hypnosis for relaxation - E\) To minimize physical activity · **Which factor is NOT typically associated with an increased risk of developing PTSD?** - A\) Female gender - B\) History of prior trauma - C\) Low social support - D\) High intelligence levels - E\) Severe traumatic exposure · **Double Negative: It is not unlikely that PTSD treatment will NOT include which of the following components?** - A\) Psychoeducation - B\) Anxiety management - C\) In vivo exposure - D\) Prolonged imaginal exposure - E\) Immediate debriefing after trauma · **Which medication class is mentioned as being effective in treating PTSD?** - A\) Benzodiazepines - B\) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - C\) Antipsychotics - D\) Stimulants - E\) Beta blockers · **Which technique involves clients confronting their feared objects or situations in real life?** - A\) Cognitive restructuring - B\) In vivo exposure - C\) Imaginal exposure - D\) Relaxation training - E\) Psychoeducation