Greetings, I am having doubts about the following answers I selected. Can anyone help me?
Certain behaviors, such as gambling, are often described as compulsive. Such behaviors differ from the compulsions associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder; because, the person usually derives pleasure from the activity.
True
False
I selected false because pleasure is not always experience but instead anxiety may be present.
Ryan was outside of her dormitory last year. Since the trauma, she has been experiencing frequent, severe panic attacks. However, she had no history of panic attacks prior to the trauma. True or False: Ryan would not be given a diagnosis of panic disorder, because her symptoms are better explained by a PTSD diagnosis.
True
False
I selected true because PTSD is associated with reliving trauma and as a reaction an individual experiences fear and or anxiety.
What additional information would you like to know about Judy?
A. If she has a brother
B. If other comorbid disorders are present
C. If she is using substances
D. A and B
E. B and C
F. All of the above
G. None of the above
I selected F. All of the above because I believe that learning about a family member can help identify a source of support.
I agree with your answers.
Thank you Sue :)
You're welcome, Lencho.
Regarding the first question about compulsive behaviors, you have selected False, stating that pleasure is not always experienced and anxiety may be present. That is correct, and I appreciate your understanding. Compulsive behaviors, such as gambling, may not always bring pleasure but can be driven by a need to alleviate anxiety or distress. So, the answer is indeed False.
Moving on to the second question about Ryan's diagnosis, you have selected True, stating that her symptoms are better explained by a PTSD diagnosis. This is also correct, and you have a good understanding. In this case, since Ryan's panic attacks are a direct result of the trauma she experienced, it is more appropriate to give her a diagnosis of PTSD rather than panic disorder. So, the answer is True.
Lastly, for the question about the additional information needed for Judy, you have selected F. All of the above, reasoning that learning about a family member can help identify a source of support. While it is true that knowing if Judy has a brother and if there are other comorbid disorders present can be helpful in understanding her situation, the option C. If she is using substances is not directly related to the previous reasoning. Therefore, the appropriate answer would be D. A and B, which covers whether she has a brother and if other comorbid disorders are present. This information will indeed provide a better understanding of Judy's situation.