Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Overview (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How does the WHO rank OCD in terms of disabling illnesses?
How does the WHO rank OCD in terms of disabling illnesses?
Top ten most disabling
What are compulsions in OCD?
What are compulsions in OCD?
Repetitive behaviours or mental acts
According to DSM-V, how much time must obsessions/compulsions consume for OCD diagnosis?
According to DSM-V, how much time must obsessions/compulsions consume for OCD diagnosis?
More than one hour per day
Which gender is more frequently affected by OCD as adults?
Which gender is more frequently affected by OCD as adults?
Females
In what percentage of male OCD sufferers did symptoms start before age 10?
In what percentage of male OCD sufferers did symptoms start before age 10?
25 per cent
What is the OCD rate among first-degree relatives of adults with OCD?
What is the OCD rate among first-degree relatives of adults with OCD?
Approximately twice that of those with no history
In OCD, what does an overactive caudate nucleus lead to?
In OCD, what does an overactive caudate nucleus lead to?
Overactive thalamus
Which neurotransmitter system is central to the biochemical explanation of OCD?
Which neurotransmitter system is central to the biochemical explanation of OCD?
Serotonin system
According to Salkovskis, what causes intrusive thoughts in OCD?
According to Salkovskis, what causes intrusive thoughts in OCD?
Negative belief system from childhood
What did the POTS study (2004) find about CBT for children and adolescents with OCD?
What did the POTS study (2004) find about CBT for children and adolescents with OCD?
CBT was more effective than drugs