ocd

Question 1

main behavioral characteristics of OCD

Answer 1

Compulsions
Avoidance behavior

Question 2

emotional characteristics are prevalent in OCD?

Answer 2

Guilt
Disgust
Depression
Anxiety

Question 3

What cognitive characteristics are associated with OCD

Answer 3

Acknowledgment of excessive and irrational anxiety
Development of cognitive strategies to deal with obsessions
Obsessive thoughts

Question 4

strengths

Answer 4

✅ Clear symptom categorisation
→ Example: Obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviours) are well-defined and observable.

✅ Basis for biological research
→ Example: Knowing consistent patterns of compulsions and anxiety reduction behaviours supports brain imaging and genetic studies

Question 5

limitations

Answer 5

❌ Doesn’t capture all experiences
→ Example: Some people experience only obsessions without compulsions, or vice versa.

❌ Risk of trivialisation
→ Example: Media portrayals often exaggerate or stereotype OCD, ignoring the distress and impairment involved