Behavorial Characterisitics Of OCD

Question 1

What are compulsions in the context of OCD?

Answer 1

Compulsions are repetitive behaviors that individuals feel compelled to perform.

Question 2

Give an example of a common compulsion experienced by OCD sufferers.

Answer 2

Hand washing

Other examples include counting, praying, and tidying/ordering objects.

Question 3

How do compulsions help OCD sufferers?

Answer 3

Compulsions reduce anxiety.

Question 4

What percentage of OCD sufferers exhibit compulsive behavior without obsessions?

Answer 4

Around 10%.

Question 5

What is a common reason OCD sufferers perform compulsive behaviors?

Answer 5

To manage anxiety produced by obsessions.

Question 6

What is an example of compulsive checking in OCD?

Answer 6

Checking that a door is locked.

Question 7

What is the role of avoidance in the behavior of OCD sufferers?

Answer 7

Sufferers avoid situations that trigger anxiety.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Sufferers who wash compulsively may avoid coming into contact with _______.

Answer 8

germs.

Question 9

What can excessive avoidance lead to for individuals with OCD?

Answer 9

Interference with leading a normal life.