1.  What is OCD?

a) A disorder characterized by oppositional conduct
b) A disorder characterized by ocular and cranial distress
c) A disorder characterized by the experience of obsessions and compulsions that greatly affect the quality of one’s life
d) A disorder characterized by only by overwhelming fears
e) None of the above

2.  In order to meet the criteria for a diagnosis of OCD an individual must

a) Have the compulsion to wash their hands frequently
b) Spend ½ hour a day in either mental or behavioral ritual or the obsession must cause great distress and/or it must cause significant problems in their life
c) Spend 1 hour a day in either mental or behavioral ritual or the obsession must cause great distress and/or it must cause significant problems in their life
d) Have the compulsion to wash hands at least 1 hour a day
e) None of the above

3.  What percent of the population has OCD?

a) 15 - 20%
b) 20 - 25%
c) 1 - 2%
d) 2 - 2½%
e) 50 - 55%

4.  How is OCD manifested in behavior?

a) OCD is manifested in behavior by compulsions which are thoughts, feelings and urges that result in great discomfort
b) OCD is manifested in behavior by obsessions, which are thoughts, feelings, and urges that result in great discomfort, and by Compulsions, which are the strategies that people use to decrease or neutralize discomfort experienced by the obsessions.
c) OCD is manifested in behavior only by mental compulsions or rituals
d) OCD is never manifested in behavior
e) None of the above

5.  What are the treatments for OCD?

a) Electroshock therapy
b) Psychotropic treatment only
c) Psychosocial therapy only
d) Psychotropic treatment and Psychosocial therapy
e) A combination of psychotropic treatment with SSRIs and a Cognitive/Behavioral intervention termed exposure and response therapy