Question 1

A rather unusual affliction that is marked by an unwarranted preoccupation with some imagined defect in one's physical appearance is called ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with a perceived flaw in physical appearance, which is often imagined or exaggerated.

Question 2

Overall it can be concluded that the combination of medical and psychological interventions for anxiety work

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Question 3

Which of the following is an example of the treatment technique for OCD called exposure and ritual prevention (ERP)?

Accepted Answer

Exposure and ritual prevention (ERP) involves exposing the patient to the source of their anxiety (e.g., touching dirty laundry) and preventing the compulsive behavior (e.g., hand-washing) to help them learn to tolerate the anxiety without performing the ritual.

Question 4

With regard to pharmacological treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder, the most effective drugs are those that inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitter called

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most effective pharmacological treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder, as they specifically target the reuptake of serotonin, increasing its availability in the brain.

Question 5

Describe posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder, and discuss the difference between the two.

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Question 6

Sophia and Layla are lying on the beach one sunny day when they see a woman walk past.They are astounded at the condition of this woman's skin.She is deeply bronzed from years of tanning, and her skin has a wrinkled and leathery look.Sophia says, 'I can't believe she thinks that is good for her skin!' Layla, having read your textbook, says, 'She may be tanning like that to cover up some flaw that she perceives in her own skin.' Layla is clearly implying that this woman suffers from ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Layla is implying that the woman may have body dysmorphic disorder, which involves an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in one's appearance.

Question 7

Research studies have shown that combining exposure and ritual prevention (ERP) with medication when treating patients with OCD

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Question 8

A person with which of the following conditions might regularly wear hats, even in situations where it is not appropriate to do so, in order to hide unusual bald spots on their head.

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Trichotillomania is a condition where individuals have an irresistible urge to pull out their hair, leading to noticeable bald spots, which they might try to hide by wearing hats.

Question 9

Discuss obsessive-compulsive disorder, and explain the concept of thought-action fusion.

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Question 10

Because people with body dysmorphic disorder often complain of persistent, intrusive and horrible thoughts about their appearance, this condition is believed to be closely related to ________ disorder.

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Body dysmorphic disorder is closely related to obsessive-compulsive disorder because both involve persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety.

Question 11

The model of the aetiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder suggests that in order for an individual to develop OCD, __________ must be present.

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The model of the aetiology of OCD suggests that both biological and psychological vulnerabilities must be present for the disorder to develop. This is consistent with the diathesis-stress model, which posits that a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental stressors contribute to the onset of mental disorders.

Question 12

Define generalised anxiety disorder, and discuss how it differs from panic attacks.

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Question 13

The behavioural process in which OCD patients are not permitted to carry out their compulsions while in the presence of the anxiety producing stimulus or situation is called

Accepted Answer

Exposure and ritual prevention is a behavioral therapy technique used in treating OCD where patients are exposed to anxiety-provoking stimuli and prevented from performing their compulsive rituals, helping them to gradually reduce their anxiety and reliance on compulsions.

Question 14

Marika regularly shows up at school with bandages on her arm.When her friends ask her why she has a new one, she dodges the question and just says, 'Oh, I got a small cut.' She is regularly seen playing with the bandages, and one day one of her friends was sure she saw Marika actually picking at her own skin in the same area of her arm.Which problem may Marika be challenged by?

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Marika's behavior of picking at her own skin and having bandages on her arm suggests she may be challenged by excoriation disorder, which involves repetitive skin picking.

Question 15

Discuss the different types of specific phobias.Describe how phobias are acquired.

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Question 16

Describe the symptoms, causes and treatment of panic disorder and the three categories of panic attack.

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Question 17

Ashanta's house is almost unimaginable! She has piles of junk (she calls it 'treasure') piled from floor to ceiling in virtually every room.There is a narrow pathway that she can use to walk from room to room.All of her furniture is covered in various items, so she has one small folding chair that she takes with her when she wants to sit down.Her bed has one small area that is clear enough for her to sleep.There is a foul odour in the house and mould growing under her piles of possessions, and she never has visitors.When Ashanta tries to get rid of any possessions, she experiences tremendous anxiety and gives up quickly.Which diagnosis would best suit Ashanta?

Accepted Answer

Ashanta's behavior and living conditions are indicative of hoarding disorder, characterized by the persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, leading to cluttered living spaces and significant distress or impairment.

Quiz 5: Anxiety, Trauma and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive