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What are sensory phenomena in OCD? - answer-
Physical experiences that precede compulsions, such
as just-right sensations and feelings of incompleteness.
What are some common affective responses in
individuals with OCD? - answer-Marked anxiety,
feelings of disgust, and a sense of incompleteness while
performing compulsions.
What are the two main components of Obsessive-
Compulsive Disorder? - answer-Obsessions and
compulsions.
Define obsessions in the context of OCD. - answer-
Recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or images
,that are intrusive and unwanted, causing marked
anxiety or distress.
What are compulsions in OCD? - answer-Repetitive
behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven
to perform in response to an obsession or according to
rigid rules.
What is the time requirement for OCD symptoms to be
considered clinically significant? - answer-Symptoms
must be time-consuming, taking more than 1 hour per
day.
What must be ruled out to diagnose OCD? - answer-
The symptoms must not be attributable to the
physiological effects of a substance or another medical
condition.
What are the insight specifiers for OCD? - answer-Good
or fair insight, poor insight, and absent insight/delusional
beliefs.
,What is the prevalence of tic disorders in individuals
with OCD? - answer-Up to 30% of individuals with OCD
have a lifetime tic disorder.
What is accommodation in the context of OCD? -
answer-The involvement of family or friends in
compulsive rituals, which can exacerbate or maintain
symptoms.
What is the mean age of onset for OCD in the United
States? - answer-19.5 years.
What percentage of OCD cases begin by age 14? -
answer-25% of cases.
What is the typical course of untreated OCD? - answer-
Chronic, often with waxing and waning symptoms.
, What is the remission rate for untreated OCD in adults
after 40 years? - answer-Approximately 20%.
What are some common comorbid disorders with OCD?
- answer-Anxiety disorders, depression, and tic
disorders.
How do obsessions and compulsions differ in children
compared to adults? - answer-Children may have
observable compulsions, while obsessions can be
harder to articulate.
What genetic factor is associated with OCD? - answer-
The rate of OCD among first-degree relatives of
individuals with OCD is approximately two times higher
than those without the disorder.
What is the concordance rate for OCD in monozygotic
twins? - answer-0.57.