Anxiety, OCD, Trauma & Stressor Related Disorders

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

A) Restlessness
B) Muscle tension
C) Hallucinations
D) Difficulty concentrating

Answer 1

C) Hallucinations

Question 2

How long must excessive anxiety and worry occur for a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

A) 1 month
B) 3 months
C) 6 months
D) 1 year

Answer 2

C) 6 months

Question 3

What is a core feature of Panic Disorder?

A) Persistent fear of one specific object or situation
B) Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks
C) Avoidance of social situations
D) Obsessive thoughts

Answer 3

B) Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks

Question 4

For Agoraphobia, fear or anxiety must occur in how many different situations?

A) 1 or more
B) 2 or more
C) 3 or more
D) 5 or more

Answer 4

B) 2 or more

Question 5

Which of these is a treatment commonly used for Social Anxiety Disorder?

A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
B) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
C) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
D) Psychodynamic Therapy

Answer 5

A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Question 6

Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

A) Flashbacks
B) Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
C) Mood swings
D) Paranoia

Answer 6

B) Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors

Question 7

How long must symptoms of OCD interfere with daily functioning for a diagnosis?

A) At least 1 hour per day
B) At least 30 minutes per day
C) Constantly
D) Once a week

Answer 7

A) At least 1 hour per day

Question 8

Which disorder is characterized by the compulsive urge to pull out one’s hair?

A) Body Dysmorphic Disorder
B) Excoriation Disorder
C) Trichotillomania
D) Hoarding Disorder

Answer 8

C) Trichotillomania

Question 9

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is primarily concerned with:

A) Fear of aging
B) An obsession with perceived physical flaws
C) A need for cleanliness
D) Repetitive gambling behavior

Answer 9

B) An obsession with perceived physical flaws

Question 10

Which of the following best describes Excoriation Disorder?

A) Excessive hoarding
B) Compulsive skin-picking
C) Obsessive exercising
D) Hair-pulling

Answer 10

B) Compulsive skin-picking

Question 11

Which symptom is NOT typical of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

A) Hypervigilance
B) Flashbacks
C) Excessive cleanliness
D) Avoidance of trauma reminders

Answer 11

C) Excessive cleanliness

Question 12

How long must symptoms persist after a traumatic event to diagnose PTSD?

A) At least 2 weeks
B) At least 1 month
C) 6 months
D) 1 year

Answer 12

B) At least 1 month

Question 13

Acute Stress Disorder is distinguished from PTSD primarily by:

A) The nature of the trauma
B) The duration of symptoms
C) The age of the person affected
D) The severity of the symptoms

Answer 13

B) The duration of symptoms

Question 14

Which disorder involves significant distress or impairment caused by a major life change or stressor within the past 3 months?

A) Adjustment Disorder
B) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
C) Social Anxiety Disorder
D) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Answer 14

A) Adjustment Disorde

Question 15

Which of the following is a primary feature of Reactive Attachment Disorder?

A) Repetitive behaviors
B) Social withdrawal and lack of emotional responsiveness
C) Fear of open spaces
D) Compulsive shopping

Answer 15

B) Social withdrawal and lack of emotional responsiveness

Question 16

In Specific Phobia, the person’s fear or anxiety is:

A) Brief and situationally specific
B) Out of proportion to the actual danger posed by the object or situation
C) Only present in childhood
D) Related to social situations only

Answer 16

B) Out of proportion to the actual danger posed by the object or situation

Question 17

Which of the following distinguishes Social Anxiety Disorder from Agoraphobia?

A) Fear of being negatively evaluated in social situations
B) Avoidance of places where escape might be difficult
C) Frequent panic attacks
D) Symptoms present only at home

Answer 17

A) Fear of being negatively evaluated in social situations

Question 18

Which of the following is a primary diagnostic criterion for Hoarding Disorder?

A) The need to clean excessively
B) Persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value
C) Repeated thoughts of contamination
D) Fear of social interaction

Answer 18

B) Persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value

Question 19

In PTSD, a common symptom includes “intrusion symptoms.” Which of these is an example?

A) Flashbacks or reliving the traumatic event
B) Insomnia without nightmares
C) Fear of new places
D) Social withdrawal

Answer 19

A) Flashbacks or reliving the traumatic event

Question 20

For Separation Anxiety Disorder, the fear, anxiety, or avoidance must last at least how long in children and adolescents?

A) 1 week
B) 3 weeks
C) 4 weeks
D) 6 months

Answer 20

C) 4 weeks