OCD Flashcards
What is a primary characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
a) Excessive fear of specific objects
b) Recurrent panic attacks
c) Intrusive obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
d) Fear of social situations
c) Intrusive obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
Which type of obsession is most commonly associated with OCD?
a) Forbidden thoughts or actions
b) Symmetry
c) Cleaning and contamination
d) Hoarding
symmetry
What is a common compulsive behavior linked to symmetry obsessions in OCD?
a) Washing hands repeatedly
b) Checking locks and switches
c) Arranging or ordering items in a specific way
d) Counting or repeating words
Arranging or ordering items a specifc way
Which of the following is an example of a “forbidden thought” obsession in OCD?
a) A fear of germs leading to constant washing
b) A fear of accidentally harming someone
c) A need to arrange objects symmetrically
d) A compulsive desire to hoard items
fear of accidently harming someone
Which type of compulsion is commonly seen in individuals with “cleaning and contamination” obsessions?
a) Ordering and arranging
b) Mental rituals such as counting
c) Washing and cleaning repeatedly
d) Checking behaviors
c)
OCD-related compulsions are often driven by a need to:
a) Relieve the discomfort caused by obsessions
b) Avoid social interactions
c) Hide compulsive behavior from others
d) Prevent the occurrence of panic attacks
a)
Which disorder is often co-occurring with OCD, especially in children?
a) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
b) Tic disorder
c) Schizophrenia
d) Bipolar disorder
b) Tic disorder
What is the most common obsession in individuals with tic-related OCD?
a) Fear of contamination
b) Fear of harming others
c) Symmetry
d) Forbidden thoughts or actions
Symmetry
Which syndrome is associated with the development of OCD and tics following a streptococcal infection?
a) PANS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Syndrome)
b) ADHD
c) Autism Spectrum Disorder
d) Dyslexia
a) PANS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Syndrome)
What is PANDAS?
Pandas is a syndrome that involves the sudden onset of OCD and tics following a streptococcal infection, such as strep throat. It is more likely to affect males, and symptoms often appear dramatically, associated with fever or sore throat. The symptoms may remit during antibiotic treatment and are linked to past streptococcal infections.
What is the most effective treartment of OCD?
The most effective approach is exposure and ritual prevention (ERP), a process whereby the rituals are actively prevented and the patient is systematically and gradually exposed to the feared thoughts or
situations
What is the primary behavior characteristic of trichotillomania?
a) Binge eating
b) Excessive cleaning
c) Hair pulling
d) Skin picking
Hair pulling
Which of the following treatments has the most evidence for success in treating trichotillomania and excoriation?
a) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
b) Medication (antidepressants)
c) Habit reversal training
d) Electroconvulsive therapy
c) Habit reversal training
Before the DSM5, both trichotillomania and excoriation were classified under ____________ disorders.
impulse-control
