True or false:people both Tricotillomania and Excoriation disorder tend to engage in these behaviors in episodes throughout the day and may not be fully aware of the behaviors when they are occurring.

ANXIETY DISORDERS

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True or false:people both Tricotillomania and Excoriation disorder tend to engage in these behaviors in “episodes” throughout the day and may not be fully aware of the behaviors when they are occurring.

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Dermatillomania is a mental health condition where a person compulsively picks or scratches their skin, causing injuries or scarring. Also known as excoriation disorder or skin-picking disorder, this condition falls under the category of obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs).

Detailed explanation-2: -The main types of OCRDs are obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder), and excoriation (skin-picking disorder).

Detailed explanation-3: -Causes of skin picking disorder boredom. stress or anxiety. negative emotions, such as guilt or shame. skin conditions, such as acne or eczema.

Detailed explanation-4: -Possible Causes of Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania Some research has found neurological abnormalities in people with skin-picking disorder. Research has also shown changes in areas of the brain associated with cognition, affect regulation and habit learning in animals and people with hair-pulling disorder.

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AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS