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Obsessive compulsive disorder is actually an anxiety problem in which individuals have repeated and unwanted thoughts or behaviors. Behaviors will be carried out to get rid of the obsessive ideas. Not completing the action can cause great apprehension. Which of the following is not a true fact about OCD?

  1. 20% of people with OCD have tics.
  2. Most symptoms appear before age 30.
  3. OCD is due to a medical illness or drug use.
  4. Antidepressants are prescribed as a treatment.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Obsessions or compulsions are not due to any medical problem or drug use. Most people recognize the problem as being excessive and can self-report problems. Doctors believe OCD may be a condition related to Tourette syndrome, since 20% of individuals with OCD demonstrate tics. There are several theories pertaining to the cause, but none have been validated.



One particular personality disorder is more prevalent in females than males and involves 3% of the general population. Symptoms include a pattern of attention seeking behavior that may even become provocative in nature. Victims of this disorder may display rapidly shifting expressions of emotions, show self-dramatization and use physical appearance to draw attention to them.
What disorder is described above?

  1. Histrionic personality disorder
  2. Narcissistic personality disorder
  3. Schizoid personality disorder
  4. Dependent personality disorder

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

People with histrionic personality disorder have difficulty achieving and maintaining intimacy in romantic relationships. Victims will often act out a role and seek to control their partner. Same-sex friend relationships are also hindered due to the provocative interpersonal style that may seem threatening. Patients often crave stimulation, excitement and novelty.



Kelly's doctor has concerns about the fluctuation of her weight. She has struggled with diets her whole life but is still 120 pounds over the average weight for her size. The doctor is concerned about symptoms that may indicate an eating disorder. During an examination the physician asked Kelly about her eating habits.
The patient appeared to experience shame and distress when attempting to explain. She will eat between meals and often times will consume more than she needs. What disorder is being described by Kelly?

  1. Bulimia
  2. Depression
  3. Binge eating
  4. Anxiety

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Binge eating is characterized by episodes of over eating that feel as if they are beyond an individual's control. There is no fasting or purging afterwards, and this leads to obesity. People with this problem often have coexisting psychological problems such as personality disorders.



Cerebral palsy affects an individual's ability to maintain balance, achieve posture and move about smoothly. Symptoms can change over a person's lifetime and other disabilities may result, such as poor vision and reading. What is the one factor of cerebral palsy that differentiates it from other disabilities?

  1. There is a cure for the disorder.
  2. Individuals live a shorter lifespan.
  3. It does not progress or worsen.
  4. It requires corrective surgery.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Cerebral palsy is a brain abnormality that does not progress over time. Symptoms may change, but the disability stays the same. People who suffer from this problem have damage to the part of the brain that controls muscle tone. Often diverse muscles will be affected at different times.






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