Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 210) PTSD, OCD, and Treatment Vignettes Practice Problems
The Ohio State University
Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 210) | Practice Problems

Overview
A vignette-based practice set to strengthen diagnosis cues, differential reasoning, and treatment planning for PTSD, OCD, and related disorders.

Key topics
•PTSD vs acute stress vs adjustment disorders
•OCD symptom patterns and compulsions
•differential diagnosis cues
•core treatment approaches (CBT, ERP, meds)

Suggested study tasks
•identify key symptoms that change the diagnosis
•write a one-sentence case formulation
•match one treatment approach to one vignette

Common pitfalls
•using trauma as a catch-all label
•confusing intrusive thoughts with delusions
•ignoring impairment and duration criteria