PS4. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Question 1

Behavioural Characteristics of OCD

Answer 1

Compulsions, Avoidance Behaviour

Question 2

Compulsions

Answer 2

• repetitive and intrusive thoughts focused around the stimulus
• acting upon thoughts reduces anxiety

Question 3

Avoidance Behaviour

Answer 3

• avoidance of specific stimulus
• negatively reinforced (classical conditioning)
• as an individual who avoids specific stimulus will avoid anxiety associated with having to carry out compulsive behaviours and suffer from obsessive thoughts

Question 4

Emotional Characteristics of OCD

Answer 4

Guilt and Disgust, Depression, Anxiety

Question 5

Depression

Answer 5

due to constant compulsion to carry out compulsive/repetitive behaviours, which often interfere with day-to-day functioning and relationships

Question 6

Anxiety

Answer 6

COMBINATION
- acknowledgement that thoughts are irrational
- despair at the fact they will always lead to compulsive behaviours

Question 7

Emotional Characteristics of OCD

Answer 7

Acknowledgement of Irrationality, Development of Cognitive Strategies to Deal with Obsession, Obsessive Thoughts

Question 8

Development of Cognitive Strategies to Deal with Obsession

Answer 8

e.g. cleanliness = always carrying around multiple bottles of hand sanitiser

Question 9

Obsessive Thoughts

Answer 9

• repetitive
• focus on stimulus
• intrusive
• causes excessive anxiety
• lead to compulsive behaviours