Characteristics Of OCD

Question 1

Emotional characteristics of OCD

Answer 1

-causes anxiety eg worry about germs
-disgust, shame
-can cause depression

Question 2

Behavioural compulsions (actions)

Answer 2

• compulsions - repetitive behaviour
• they feel they need to do to reduce anxiety
  -eg tidying

Question 3

Cognitive (thoughts)

Answer 3

Obessions - persistent, intrusive thoughts that repeat in the mind
Eg to go clean
- they’re aware thoughts are irrational