OCD Flashcards
A person spends several hours a day checking locks and appliances, fearing catastrophic outcomes if they don’t. This is characteristic of:
a) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
b) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
c) Specific Phobia
d) Panic Disorder
Answer: b) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The compulsions in OCD primarily serve to:
a) Provide temporary relief from anxiety
b) Avoid interactions with others
c) Enhance focus and productivity
d) Cause significant physical distress
Answer: a) Provide temporary relief from anxiety
A person with Body Dysmorphic Disorder is likely to:
a) Experience persistent worry about real or perceived physical flaws
b) Avoid specific objects or situations
c) Develop intrusive thoughts about harm coming to loved ones
d) Engage in excessive gambling or risky behaviors
Answer: a) Experience persistent worry about real or perceived physical flaws
Which of the following is a key symptom of Hoarding Disorder?
a) Fear of leaving the home
b) Difficulty discarding possessions regardless of value
c) Repetitive handwashing due to contamination fears
d) Preoccupation with symmetry and order
Answer: b) Difficulty discarding possessions regardless of value
Trichotillomania involves:
a) Recurrent pulling out of one’s own hair
b) Recurrent binge eating followed by purging
c) Persistent checking of body weight and appearance
d) Compulsive spending or shopping
Answer: a) Recurrent pulling out of one’s own hair
A distinguishing feature of Excoriation Disorder is:
a) Persistent avoidance of social situations
b) Repetitive skin picking causing lesions
c) Excessive grooming and checking in mirrors
d) Organizing items in specific patterns
Answer: b) Repetitive skin picking causing lesions
What is the primary focus of obsessions in OCD?
a) Physical activity and exercise
b) Intrusive, unwanted thoughts or images
c) Positive self-reinforcement techniques
d) Fear of embarrassment in social settings
Answer: b) Intrusive, unwanted thoughts or images
Which of the following best describes the behavior of someone with Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
a) Refusal to leave home due to perceived physical flaws
b) Recurrent thoughts about contamination
c) Avoidance of public speaking or crowds
d) Persistent indecision over simple tasks
Answer: a) Refusal to leave home due to perceived physical flaws
Which treatment is most effective for OCD?
a) Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
b) Electroconvulsive Therapy
c) Psychoanalysis
d) Crisis Intervention Therapy
Answer: a) Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
Hoarding Disorder differs from OCD in that:
a) Hoarding involves obsessions about cleanliness
b) Hoarding does not typically involve intrusive thoughts
c) Hoarding includes compulsive handwashing behaviors
d) Hoarding symptoms are short-lived
Answer: b) Hoarding does not typically involve intrusive thoughts
A person who is distressed by the need for symmetry and spends hours arranging objects likely has:
a) Panic Disorder
b) OCD
c) Hoarding Disorder
d) Specific Phobia
Answer: b) OCD
Recurrent behaviors in Trichotillomania and Excoriation Disorder are primarily driven by:
a) Fear of contamination
b) A sense of tension relief or gratification
c) Delusions about one’s appearance
d) Fear of social scrutiny
Answer: b) A sense of tension relief or gratification
Which of the following differentiates OCD from Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)?
a) OCPD involves a lack of awareness about problematic behaviors
b) OCD involves obsessions and compulsions causing significant distress
c) OCPD is more severe than OCD
d) OCD is considered a personality disorder, while OCPD is not
Answer: b) OCD involves obsessions and compulsions causing significant distress
The repetitive checking of doors or appliances in OCD is an example of a:
a) Symptom of Hoarding Disorder
b) Compulsion meant to neutralize anxiety
c) Behavior associated with Body Dysmorphic Disorder
d) Ritual for organizing thoughts and emotions
Answer: b) Compulsion meant to neutralize anxiety
The excessive need for symmetry or exactness is categorized as a/an:
a) Obsession
b) Compulsion
c) Panic response
d) Avoidance behavior
Answer: a) Obsession
