Characteristics of OCD (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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What type of disorder is OCD?
What type of disorder is OCD?
Anxiety disorder
OCD prevalence in population
OCD prevalence in population
2%
What are obsessions in OCD?
What are obsessions in OCD?
Persistent intrusive thoughts creating intense anxiety
Key insight feature of OCD sufferers
Key insight feature of OCD sufferers
Recognise thoughts as self-generated but can't control them
What are compulsions in OCD?
What are compulsions in OCD?
Intense urges to repetitively perform specific tasks/behaviours
Purpose of compulsions
Purpose of compulsions
Reduce distress from obsessions or prevent feared events
Duration of relief from compulsions
Duration of relief from compulsions
Only temporary
4 common obsession categories
4 common obsession categories
Contamination, losing control, perfectionism, religious
5 common compulsion types
5 common compulsion types
Washing, checking, repetitive acts, mental rituals, hoarding
OCD cycle sequence
OCD cycle sequence
Obsession→anxiety→compulsion→temp relief→obsession returns