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OCD [clinical characteristics] Flashcards

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What are the 3 cognitive characteristics of OCD?

A

OBSESSIVE THOUGHTS
INSIGHT INTO EXCESSIVE ANXIETY
COGNITIVE STRATEGIES

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What are the 3 emotional characteristics of OCD?

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ANXIETY + DISTRESS
ACCOMPANYING DEPRESSION
GUILT AND DISGUST

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What are the 2 behavioural characteristics of OCD?

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COMPULSIONS

AVOIDANCE

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What is the OCD cycle?

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OBSESSIVE THOUGHT&raquo_space; ANXIETY&raquo_space; COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOUR&raquo_space; TEMPORARY RELIEF&raquo_space; OBSESSIVE THOUGHT

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How might ‘insight into excessive anxiety’ increase emotional symptoms?

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Sufferers are aware of their irrational obsessions but cannot do anything due to perceived catastrophic consequences
= more frustration and anger

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