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100
In self-diagnosing yourself, what do you need to look out for?
Odd Compulsions
100
What are two major treatments for OCD?
Psychotherapy and Medication
100
What does Paul have to do every night?
Check water, stove, electronic appliances, and light switch (flick on and off 7 times)
100
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
100
What do the thoughts, images and/or impulses causes a person to have?
Anxiety
200
What Environmental Triggers were mentioned?
Abuse, Death of a loved one, Relationship Concerns
200
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
200
Why does Paul check all of those things every night?
Fear that someone will get hurt if he doesn't
200
What type of disorder is OCD?
Anxiety disorder
200
How does a person cover up their thoughts, images and/or impulses?
With other thoughts
300
How can someone develop OCD?
Through Genetics
300
What do antidepressants do?
Increase Serotonin levels
300
How many times does Paul have to flick the light switch?
7 times
300
True or False: OCD is a common disorder.
True
300
What is another word for repeated actions?
Compulsions
400
What causes OCD to arise or worsen?
Other disorders
400
What is the main focus during Interpersonal Therapy?
Relationship Issues
400
What does Paul have to do every time he drives over a speed bump?
Check to see if he ran over someone
400
What's another word for "repetitive actions?"
Compulsions
400
True or False: A persons thoughts, images and/or impulses don’t have to be a real life problem.
True
500
What disorders can cause a person to have OCD?
Eating, Anxiety, Depression
500
What is the main focus during Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?
Anxiety and Tension
500
What was the cause of Paul's OCD?
The flood that occurred on the first floor of his home when he forgot to turn off the water
500
What television network broadcasts The OCD Project?
VH1
500
Name the Diagnose Psychological Disorders Manual.
Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders