Anxiety, OCD, Trauma & Stressor Related Disorders Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
A) Restlessness
B) Muscle tension
C) Hallucinations
D) Difficulty concentrating
C) Hallucinations
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
C) 6 months
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
B) Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks
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
B) 2 or more
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
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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
B) Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
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
A) At least 1 hour per day
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
C) Trichotillomania
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
B) An obsession with perceived physical flaws
Which of the following best describes Excoriation Disorder?
A) Excessive hoarding
B) Compulsive skin-picking
C) Obsessive exercising
D) Hair-pulling
B) Compulsive skin-picking
Which symptom is NOT typical of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
A) Hypervigilance
B) Flashbacks
C) Excessive cleanliness
D) Avoidance of trauma reminders
C) Excessive cleanliness
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
B) At least 1 month
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
B) The duration of symptoms
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
A) Adjustment Disorde
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
B) Social withdrawal and lack of emotional responsiveness
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
B) Out of proportion to the actual danger posed by the object or situation
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
A) Fear of being negatively evaluated in social situations
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
B) Persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value
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
A) Flashbacks or reliving the traumatic event
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
C) 4 weeks
