Impulse Control Disorders

Question 1

characterized by a predisposed inability to resist unplanned, rapid reactions toward internal and external stimuli without regard for negative consequences that may cause harm to oneself or to others.

Answer 1

Impulse control disorder

Question 2

Recurrent outbursts and aggression that result in assault against people or property
Outbursts and aggression are out of proportion to the triggering event or stressor
each episode of explosive behavior often remits quickly and spontaneously often leaving patients feeling remorsful and distressed

Answer 2

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 3

Low levels of which neurotransmitter have been shown to be assoicated with impulsiveness and anger?

Answer 3

serotonin

Question 4

tx for Intermittent explosive disorder

Answer 4

SSRIs

Question 5

Tx for kleptomania

Answer 5

insight oriented psychotherapy, behavior therapy such as systematic densensitization

Question 6

recurrent, repetitive, intentional pulling out of one’s hair causing visible hair loss (tx?)

Answer 6

Trichotillomania (tx is SSRI)