OCD Flashcards
1
Q
OCD
A
occurrence of unwanted and intrusive obsessive distressing images usually accompanied with compuslive behaviors.
2
Q
Treatments
A
Exposure and response prevention, medications that affect the neurotransmitter seratonin.
3
Q
Obsessions
A
persistent and recurring thoughts, impulses or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety fear or even disgust.
4
Q
Compulsions
A
repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession.
5
Q
exposure with response treatment
A
exposure to an obsession and actively making the choice not to perform the compulsion
