OCD
This term refers to recurring and unwanted thoughts that cause anxiety
What is obsession?
GAD is characterized by excessive worry that persists for at least this long
What is 6 months.
This is the most common fear in social anxiety disorder.
What is the fear of being judged or embarrassed?
PTDS is triggered by experiencing or witnessing this type of event.
What is traumatic?
Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with this.
What is a perceived flaw or defect in appearance?
This is the repetitive behavior someone with OCD might engage in to reduce anxiety
What is a compulsion?
Physical symptoms of GAS often include muscle tension, headaches, and this bodily sensation.
What is restlessness or feeling on edge?
This subtype of SAD is triggered by performing or speaking in front of others.
What is performance anxiety
In addition to flashbacks, people with PTSD often experience this type of recurring memory.
What are intrusive thoughts or nighmares?
True of False: People with with Body Dysmorphic disorder typically receive a diagnosis during adolescence.
What is true? (The disorder often begins in the teenage years.)
OCD is often treated using this form of therapy that involves confronting fears and reducing rituals.
What is exposure and response prevention (ERP)?
True of False: People with GAD only worry about specific things like health or finances.
What is false. (GAD involves worry about a variety of topics, often without a clear focus)
Social anxiety disorder is often mistaken for this personality trait.
What is shyness?
PTSD symptoms must persist for at least this length of time for a diagnosis to be made.
What is one month>
This repetitive behavior is common in BDD as individuals attempt to improve or conceal their appearance.
What is mirror checking, excessive grooming, or seeking cosmetic procedures?
True or False: OCD is classified as an anxiety disorder.
What is false? (it is a separate disorder classified under Obsessive-Compulsive and Related disorders in the DSM 5)
This type of therapy is often considered the gold standard for treating GAD.
What is Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT)
True of False: SAD typically develops in early adulthood.
What is false? (SAD often develops in childhood or adolescence.
True of False: Only soldiers and veterans can develop PTSD
What is false? (Anyone who has experienced trauma can develop PTSD)
BDD shares similarities with this other disorder, particularly in terms of repetitive behaviors.
What is OCD?
This term describes the subtype of OCD where individuals experience guilt and anxiety about moral issues.
what is an scrupulosity?
In addition to therapy GAD is often treated with this class of medication that increases serotonin in the brain.
What is SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors)
This therapy focuses on changing distorted thinking patterns and is widely used for treating SAD.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
This lesser-known symptom of PTSD involves feeling detached from one's body or reality as though the world around them isn't real
What is dissociation?
BDD is commonly treated with this combination of therapeutic approaches.
What is Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT ad SSRI's)