Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Quiz

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Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Excessive handwashing

Healthy sleep patterns

Occasional daydreaming

Regular exercise routine

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What is the term for the cognitive process in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) where an individual experiences intrusive and unwanted thoughts or images?

Compulsive thinking

Obsessive thinking

Delusional ideation

Ruminative cognition

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Which of the following is a common compulsion in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by the need to arrange items in a specific order or symmetry?

Counting rituals

Ordering and arranging

Handwashing

Checking locks

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Which of the following is a common obsession in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by fears of contamination or harmful germs?

Fear of harming others

Fear of losing personal items

Contamination fear

Fear of public speaking

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Which neurotransmitter is often targeted by medications used in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Dopamine

Serotonin

Norepinephrine

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

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What is the primary difference between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)?

Age of onset

Frequency of obsessions

Impairment in functioning

Genetic factors

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Which neurotransmitter is believed to play a significant role in the development of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Dopamine

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

Norepinephrine

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Which of the following is a common subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by a fear of causing harm to oneself or others?

Contamination OCD

Checking OCD

Harm OCD

Ordering OCD

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What is the recommended first-line treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) based on evidence-based guidelines?

Antipsychotic medication

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

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What is the term for the cognitive distortion in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) where an individual believes their thoughts can influence real-world events?

Thought broadcasting

Thought insertion

Thought-action fusion

Thought suppression

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#11

What is the term for the behavior of repeatedly checking and rechecking something for fear of making a mistake?

Compulsion

Rumination

Checking ritual

Perseveration

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#12

In the context of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, what is the acronym ERP commonly used for?

Effective Reduction of Phobias

Experiential Reprocessing Procedure

Exposure and Response Prevention

Enhanced Relapse Prevention

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#13

In the context of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, what does the acronym BDD stand for?

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Binge Drinking Disorder

Borderline Depersonalization Disorder

Behavioral Decision-Making Disorder

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#14

What is the term for a therapeutic approach that involves gradually exposing individuals to feared thoughts or situations while preventing the accompanying compulsion?

Mindfulness-based therapy

Systematic desensitization

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Psychoanalytic therapy

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#15

What is the primary difference between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Hoarding Disorder?

Age of onset

Nature of obsessions

Compulsions involved

Insight into the disorder

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Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

What is the term for the cognitive process in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) where an individual experiences intrusive and unwanted thoughts or images?

Which of the following is a common compulsion in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by the need to arrange items in a specific order or symmetry?

Which of the following is a common obsession in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by fears of contamination or harmful germs?

Which neurotransmitter is often targeted by medications used in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

What is the primary difference between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)?

Which neurotransmitter is believed to play a significant role in the development of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Which of the following is a common subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by a fear of causing harm to oneself or others?

What is the recommended first-line treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) based on evidence-based guidelines?

What is the term for the cognitive distortion in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) where an individual believes their thoughts can influence real-world events?

What is the term for the behavior of repeatedly checking and rechecking something for fear of making a mistake?

In the context of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, what is the acronym ERP commonly used for?

In the context of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, what does the acronym BDD stand for?

What is the term for a therapeutic approach that involves gradually exposing individuals to feared thoughts or situations while preventing the accompanying compulsion?

What is the primary difference between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Hoarding Disorder?

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