Obssesive Compulsive Disorder OCD

Question 1

Behavioural characteristics

Answer 1

-Compulsions= external b repeated to reduce anxiety
-E.g= checking counting washing hands
-avoidance= of situations that trigger compulsions them e.g ppl cleaning rituals attempt to avoid germs not shaking hands

Question 2

Cognitive-thoughts

Answer 2

-Obsessions-internal intrusive unwanted thoughts reoccurring and are unpleasant cause anxiety
E.g worries of being Contaminated by germs
- awareness obsessions and compulsions are irrational excessive and unreasonable
-hyper vigilance = ppl with OCD may maintain constant alertness nd keep attention focussed on potential hazards e.g germs

Question 3

Emotional-feel

Answer 3

-Anxiety nd distress= obsession unpleasant cause overwhelming anxiety. Urge to peroform compulsions also cause anxiety
-OCD show other negative emotions such as irrational guilt nd disgust