Question 1

It used to be assumed that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder were extremely insecure individuals who viewed the world as threatening and unpredictable. Their ritualistic behaviour was thought to be a means for

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that the ritualistic behaviour of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder is a means for imposing some order, structure, and predictability on the world. This is the best choice. The other options are not supported by the sentence.

Question 2

Repeated thoughts are to ________ as repeated acts are to ________.

Accepted Answer

Repeated thoughts can be a symptom of an obsession, while repeated acts can be a symptom of a compulsion. This is commonly seen in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Question 3

In the general population what percentages of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder have both an obsession and compulsive behaviour?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the general population what percentages of...

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

Hypochondriasis is not considered an anxiety disorder, but rather a somatoform disorder. It involves excessive fear of having a serious illness or disease, despite reassurance from medical professionals that there is no physical cause for the symptoms.

Question 5

What is the class of disorders in which the physical symptoms present are psychological rather than physical in origin?

Accepted Answer

Somatoform disorders are the class of disorders in which the physical symptoms present are psychological rather than physical in origin. Somatoform disorders include somatic symptom disorder, illness anxiety disorder, and conversion disorder. Mood disorders and affective disorders are different classes of disorders that involve alterations in mood, while dissociative disorders involve disruptions in consciousness, memory, or identity.

Question 6

Which of the following is not typical of hypochondriacs?

Accepted Answer

Hypochondriacs are not easily treated as their preoccupation with their symptoms is often accompanied by anxiety, irrational thoughts, and persistent worry about their health. Cognitive-behavioral therapy or medication may be helpful in managing their symptoms, but it is not a guaranteed cure.

Question 7

Connie adopts ritualistic behaviours to help reduce anxiety that occurs when unwanted thoughts intrude into her awareness. Connie is displaying symptoms of

Accepted Answer

Connie's ritualistic behaviours are a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) leading to repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) that the individual feels compelled to perform in order to reduce anxiety or prevent harm.

Question 8

Which neurotransmitter appears to play a role in obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Accepted Answer

Serotonin appears to play a role in obsessive-compulsive disorder, with low levels of serotonin being associated with symptoms of OCD. This is why selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which increase levels of serotonin, are often used to treat OCD.

Question 9

Raymond repeatedly washes his hands after touching money or the objects he has just brought home from the store. Raymond may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

Raymond's behavior suggests that he may be suffering from a compulsion, or a repetitive behavior that he feels compelled to perform in response to obsessive thoughts or anxiety. In this case, his compulsion is to wash his hands repeatedly in order to reduce his anxiety about germs or contamination from the objects he has touched.

Question 10

What does soma mean?

Accepted Answer

Soma means "body" in Greek.

Question 11

When Lady Macbeth washed her hands repeatedly until they were red and raw, William Shakespeare provided an example of

Accepted Answer

Lady Macbeth's repeated washing of her hands is a classic symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder, where one experiences persistent and distressing thoughts which result in repetitive behaviors.

Question 12

Compulsive behaviours are usually attempts to

Accepted Answer

Compulsive behaviors are often performed in an effort to alleviate the anxiety that is caused by obsessive thoughts. The individual may feel that they must perform the compulsive behavior to avoid a negative consequence, to make sure that something bad doesn't happen, or to simply relieve the discomfort that they are experiencing. While the behavior may provide temporary relief, it often only serves to reinforce the obsessive thoughts and the cycle continues.

Question 13

Jordan feels that he must tie his tie over and over again before delivering a speech at work. He feels that his tie must be just right, otherwise he will not give a good talk. This repetitious behaviour is an example of

Accepted Answer

Jordan's behavior of repeatedly tying his tie is an example of a compulsion, which is a repetitive behavior or mental act that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to a set of strict rules. In this case, Jordan's obsession is the belief that his tie must be just right in order for him to give a good speech.

Question 14

Who would be most likely to receive a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Accepted Answer

June's feeling of an urge to perform some action repeatedly is consistent with the compulsive behavior associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Joan's avoidance behavior may suggest anxiety but not necessarily OCD, while Jane's fear of dying and Jan's physical symptoms do not indicate OCD.

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the common themes contained in obsessive thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Humiliation is not typically considered a common theme in obsessive thoughts, which more commonly include aggression, doubt, and contamination.

Question 16

When both compulsion and obsession occur, what function does the compulsion often serve?

Accepted Answer

The compulsion often serves to provide relief from the anxiety caused by the obsession. The person feels an urge to perform a certain behaviour in order to reduce the anxiety caused by their obsessive thoughts.

Question 17

Obsessions differ from compulsions in that obsessions are ________, while compulsions are ________.

Accepted Answer

Obsessions are repeated thoughts, urges, or images that are intrusive, unwanted, and typically cause distress or anxiety. Compulsions, on the other hand, are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that someone feels compelled to perform, often in response to an obsession, but which are not realistically connected to the behaviors they are aimed at preventing or reducing. Therefore, obsessions are thoughts while compulsions are behaviors.

Question 18

Compulsions include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Fear of crowds is not a compulsion but rather a phobia, and therefore is not considered an obsessive and compulsive behavior. The other choices (excessive ordering, cleanliness, and hoarding) are all examples of compulsions commonly seen in obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 19

Whenever Sherry is away from home, she worries about whether she locked her doors. She can hardly think of anything else. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Sherry's worry about whether she locked her doors is an example of an obsession, which is a persistent and intrusive thought, impulse, or image that causes significant distress or anxiety.

Question 20

Some researchers suggest that the fact that drug treatment does not work for all obsessive-compulsive patients means that

Accepted Answer

The fact that drug treatment does not work for all obsessive-compulsive patients suggests that the disorder may have several different causes. This means that different patients may require different approaches to treatment, such as therapy or alternative medications. The other options (A, C, and D) are not necessarily supported by this observation.

Quiz 13: Psychology Disorders