Intro to OCD

• Who are the psychologists mentioned in the hot air balloon scenario?

  Wundt, Pavlov, Bandura, Freud, Maslow
• What is the main dilemma presented in the hot air balloon scenario?

  Which psychologist to throw out first
• What should be considered when deciding which psychologist to save?

  Contribution to psychology
• What is the definition of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

  An anxiety disorder with obsessions and compulsions
• What are the two main components of OCD?

  Obsessions and compulsions
• How do compulsions relate to obsessions in OCD?

  Compulsions are responses to obsessions
• What is a common behavior associated with compulsions in OCD?

  Hand washing
• Why do sufferers perform compulsions?

  To reduce anxiety from obsessions
• What percentage of OCD sufferers show compulsive behaviors alone?

  About 10%
• What is an example of compulsive checking in OCD?

  Checking if the door is locked
• What is a common emotional characteristic of OCD sufferers?

  Experiencing unpleasant anxiety
• What other condition is often accompanied by OCD?

  Depression
• What negative emotions might OCD involve?

  Irrational guilt and disgust
• What are obsessive thoughts in OCD?

  Recurring thoughts that create anxiety
• How do sufferers perceive their obsessive thoughts?

  As a result of their own mind
• What behavioral aspect does Jaz experience in her OCD?

  Washing hands hundreds of times
• What emotional aspect does Jaz experience due to her OCD?

  Constant anxiety about diseases
• What cognitive aspect does Jaz recognize about her condition?

  Her thoughts are irrational but uncontrollable
• What are the behavioral, emotional, and cognitive aspects of Jaz's OCD?

  • Behavioral: Repeated hand washing, cleaning
  • Emotional: Constant anxiety about dirt
  • Cognitive: Irrational thoughts about contamination
• What can be learned from watching 'OCD Extreme Camp'?

  • Insight into OCD disorder
  • Treatment methods for OCD