Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Flashcards
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What is OCD?
A
A disorder characterised by Obsessions & Compulsions
2
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What are some of the symptoms you associate with OCD?
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-Repetitive intrusive thoughts
Anxiety reducing behaviours
3
Q
How common is OCD?
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2% of population
4
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What is an obsession?
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A persistent thought, idea, impulse or image that experienced repeatedly, feels intrusive and causes anxiety
5
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What is a compulsion?
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A repetitive and rigid behaviour or mental act that a person feels driven to perform in order to prevent or reduce anxiety
6
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How does DSM-5 characterise OCD?
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- Recurrent obsessions and compulsions
- Recognition of obsession and compulsion
- Person is distressed or impaired
7
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What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD?
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- Compulsions
- Avoidance
8
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What are the emotional characteristics of OCD?
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- Anxiety and distress
- Guilt and disgust
9
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What are the cognitive characteristics of OCD?
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- Obsessive thoughts
- Insight into excessive anxiety (know thoughts are irrational)
