OCD

Question 1

What are the 2 behavioural characteristics of ocd ?

Answer 1

Compulsion and avoidance

Question 2

Compulsions

Answer 2

External behaviours that are repeated to reduce anxiety

For example checking , counting and washing hands

Question 3

Avoidance

Answer 3

Of situations that trigger compulsions

Question 4

What are the 2 cognitive characteristics of a person with ocd ?

Answer 4

Obsessions

Awareness

Question 5

Obsessions

Answer 5

Internal / intrusive unwanted thoughts

That are recurring and unpleasant and cause anxiety

Eg worries of being contaminated by germs

Question 6

Awareness

Answer 6

Of Thoughts / obsessions and compulsions are excessive and unreasonable

Question 7

What are the 2 emotional characteristics of ocd

Answer 7

Anxiety and distress

And other negative emotions

Question 8

Anxiety and distress

Answer 8

Obsession are unpleasant and frightening and can cause overwhelming anxiety

Question 9

What type of other negative emotions can a person with ocd show ?

Answer 9

Such as irrational guilt and disgust