Lesson 11: The behavioural,emotional and cognitive characteristics of OCD

Question 1

State the behavioural characterisitics of OCD- action
(HINT: C.A.R.S)

Answer 1

C.ompulsive behaviours
A.voidance
R.epetitive behaviours
S.ocial impairment

Question 2

What is meant by compulsive behaviours

Answer 2

REPETITIVE amd unconcealed behaviours that are performed to reduce ANXIETY

Question 3

State the emotional characteristics of OCD
(Hint: A.A.G)

Answer 3

A.nxiety and distress
A.ccompanying depression
G.uilt and disgust

Question 4

State the cognitive characteristics of OCD
(O.R.R.A)

Answer 4

O.bsessions
R.ecognised as self generated
R.ealisation of inapproproateness
A.ttention bias

Question 5

What is meant by obsessions?

Answer 5

RECURRENT, INTRUSIVE thoughts or impulses that are perceived as inappropriate or FORBIDDEN