OCD Flashcards
T or F
Those with OCD dont know that their obsessions and compulsions are irrational
False they are aware that their obsessions and compulsions are unrealistic
Obsessions
Disturbing intrusive thoughts ideas or images that caused marked anxiety or distress
Obsessions are often associated with….
… The fear of losing control
State 3 common obsessions
- perfection (things must be just right)
- completion (task must be fully complete)
- contamination (germs, bacteria, disease)
Define compulsion
an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one’s conscious wishes
Ex. el camino-rubbing of hands
State 3 common compulsions
- hoarding
- washing in a ritualized manner
- detailed toilet routines
- checking multiple times
What was howie mandels obsession and compulsion?
Obs–> contamination
Comp–> washing
3 causes of OCD
- behaviourism theory
- biological
- genetics
How is classical conditioning linked to OCD
OCD occurs because something that was a neutral stimulus now linked to a conditioned response
What chemical biologically affects OCD
Serotonin
What factors does serotonin regulate
Mood, aggression, sleep, appetite, pain etc
OCD medication increases the balance of what chemical
Serotonin
True or false
Almost half of OCD show a familial component
True
What does CBT stand for
cognitive behaviour therapy
What is the main goal of CBT
Assists the person to modify the thoughts that cause the unwanted behaviour
