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Research on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is perhaps 30 to 40 years
behind that of other major psychiatric disorders.
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False  

 
Although Freud treated “the Wolf Man” he never mentioned BDD symptoms in
his description of his patient.
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False  

 
When BDD is severe it can destroy virtually every aspect of one’s life.
True  
False  

 
According to the DSM-IV definitions, someone whose only concern is that
she is too fat and who is significantly underweight should be diagnosed
with BDD.
True  
False  

 
Using self-report questionnaires, studies have found as many as 13% of
college students can be diagnosed with BDD.
True  
False  

 
BDD can be misdiagnosed as it can produce symptoms of other disorders,
such as social phobia.
True  
False  

 
Most people with BDD actually think about their appearance less than one
hour per day.
True  
False  

 
Most people with BDD recognize that they see themselves differently than
others do.
True  
False  

 
Research findings suggest that people with the delusional and
non-delusional forms of BDD respond to the same medication – SSRIs.
True  
False  

 
Most BDD behaviors are time-consuming and hard to resist or control.
True  
False  

 
Less than 50% of people with BDD excessively check mirrors during the day.
True  
False  

 
The most common problem that BDD causes is interference with
relationships and social activities.
True  
False  

 
People with BDD often try to cope by using alcohol or drugs.
True  
False  

 
BDD usually begins during adolescence. The author found that 2/3rds of
people range from age 9 to 23 years old.
True  
False  

 
More than 50% of BDD sufferers reported a sudden onset of concerns.
True  
False  

 
While it may be difficult to differentiate mild BDD from normal
adolescent appearance concerns, more moderate and severe BDD can easily
be diagnosed in this age group.
True  
False  

 
Dr. Phillips suggests that neurobiological, psychological and
sociocultural factors probably contribute to BDD’s occurrence.
True  
False  

 
BDD’s many similarities to OCD provides additional support for the
theory that BDD involves neurochemical abnormalities.
True  
False  

 
A genetically-based predisposition to worry or obsess– or to BDD
specifically– definitely does not provide a necessary cornerstone for
BDD’s development.
True  
False  

 
Vanity, stress and puberty are factors which cause BDD.
True  
False  

 
In a 1997 study published in Psychology Today magazine, more than half
of all women said they were unsatisfied with their appearance.
True  
False  

 
Barriers to getting effective treatment for BDD include lack of
knowledge about BDD, embarrassment, shame and guilt.
True  
False  

 
A majority of people with BDD respond to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
True  
False  

 
While all antidepressants effectively treat depression, it appears that
only the SRI antidepressants effectively treat BDD.
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False  

 
SRIs usually begin to work gradually.
True  
False  

 
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is the least studied and least promising
type of psychotherapy for BDD.
True  
False  

 
The following symptoms improve with CBT: BDD symptoms, depression
symptoms, body image, self-esteem and social anxiety.
True  
False  

 
Surgery and dermatologic treatment are effective treatments for BDD.
True  
False  

 
Ineffective treatment for BDD includes diet, natural remedies, hypnosis,
reassurance and uncovering a presumed trauma.
True  
False  

 
If BDD coexists with another disorder, one may assume it is “secondary”
due to the other disorder.
True  
False  

 
As with OCD, BDD is characterized by compulsions and obsessions.
True  
False  

 
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia often co-occur with BDD.
True  
False  

 
BDD has many similarities to, and is probably related to OCD, social
phobia, depression and eating disorders.
True  
False  

 
Although a person may obsess about their BDD, they generally can
maintain strong, nurturing family relationships.
True  
False  

 
It is helpful if family members can recognize BDD symptoms, take them
seriously and talk openly about BDD.
True  
False  

 
The odds are that most people with BDD who try psychiatric treatment
will benefit.
True  
False