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psychopathology
characteristics of phobias, depression and ocd
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What is OCD characterized by?
Obsessions
and/or
compulsions
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What are examples of compulsive behaviors in OCD?
Hand washing
, ordering, counting, and
praying
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What is
trichotillomania
?
Compulsive hair pulling
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What is hoarding disorder?
The
compulsive
gathering of possessions and
inability
to part with anything
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What is excoriation disorder?
Compulsive skin-picking
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What are the commonalities among OCD symptoms?
Repetitive
behavior
Obsessive
thinking
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What percentage of OCD sufferers experience obsessive thoughts?
90%
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Why might cognitive strategies appear odd to others for dealing with obsessions?
They may
distract
the sufferer from their obsessive
thoughts
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What insight do sufferers of OCD have regarding their obsessions and compulsions?
They are aware that their obsessions and compulsions are irrational
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What type of thoughts do OCD sufferers often have about worst-case scenarios?
Catastrophic
thoughts
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How do compulsions help OCD sufferers manage their anxiety?
They provide
temporary
relief from
anxiety
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What percentage of OCD sufferers have compulsions alone, without obsessions?
10%
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What is avoidance in the context of OCD?
Keeping
away
from triggering
situations
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What accompanies the anxiety caused by obsessions and compulsions?
Significant distress
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How does compulsive behavior affect mood in OCD sufferers?
It often brings
temporary
relief from
anxiety
but can lead to low mood
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What type of guilt do OCD sufferers often experience?
Irrational guilt over minor moral issues
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