Author Question: Studies of the long-term course of obsessive-compulsive disorder indicate that which of the ... (Read 35 times)

stephzh · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Studies of the long-term course of obsessive-compulsive disorder indicate that which of the following is true?

a. 60 percent of patients demonstrate recovery after one year.
b. At a 40-year follow-up, approximately 30 percent show improvement.
c. Approximately 50 percent of patients still show symptoms after 30 years.
d. A higher percentage of females than males had not relapsed after 30 years.

Question 2

Which of the following is true as to the course of anxiety disorders?

a. The long-term outcome of individuals with anxiety disorder is mixed and unpredictable.
b. Individuals with agoraphobia avoidance tend to get over their fears with age.
c. The frequency and intensity of anxiety attacks tend to increase with age.
d. Patients with generalized anxiety disorder may find their physical symptoms replaced with worries .