Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
(OCD) (Exam III)
Classified as an anxiety disorder, but with unique manifestations in the way patients attempt to decrease or
control their anxiety Answer - What is OCD?
recurrent, persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses. Answer - What are obsessions?
ritualistic or repetitive behaviors that a person carries out continuously in an attempt to decrease anxiety
Answer - What are compulsions?
Based on Beck's cognitive approach; focuses on childhood and environmental experiences.
Person believes that if they think it, it will happen. Wanting to control thoughts.
Perfectionism and intolerance of uncertainty.
Inflated personal responsibility (??Strict or religious upbringing). Answer - What is the cognitive model for
OCD?
Twin and adoption studies show that OCD is influenced by genetic factors Answer - What is the genetic model
of OCD?
Levels of immune markers were increased in adults with OCD; immune dysfunction may play a role in the
etiology of OCD. Answer - What is the immune model of OCD?
, OCD is diagnosed once thoughts or behaviors consume the person to the point where the thoughts actions
interfere with personal, social, and/or occupational functioning.
The person realizes that the thoughts/behaviors are unreasonable, but he/she cannot stop/control them.
Answer - What is part of the diagnosis of OCD?
The obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors help to decrease/control anxiety.
There is great distress and shame caused by the thoughts/behaviors that cause the person to attempt to keep
the thoughts/behaviors a secret from others.
Symptoms wax and wane with stress level. Answer - What are S/Sx of OCD?
Dermatillomania (skin-picking)
Onychophagia (nail biting)
Trichotillomania (hair pulling) Answer - What are self-soothing behaviors for OCD?
Kleptomania (compulsive stealing)
Oniomania (compulsive buying)
Hoarding (excessive acquisition)
Pyromania (fire setting) Answer - What are reward-seeking behaviors for OCD?
(OCD) (Exam III)
Classified as an anxiety disorder, but with unique manifestations in the way patients attempt to decrease or
control their anxiety Answer - What is OCD?
recurrent, persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses. Answer - What are obsessions?
ritualistic or repetitive behaviors that a person carries out continuously in an attempt to decrease anxiety
Answer - What are compulsions?
Based on Beck's cognitive approach; focuses on childhood and environmental experiences.
Person believes that if they think it, it will happen. Wanting to control thoughts.
Perfectionism and intolerance of uncertainty.
Inflated personal responsibility (??Strict or religious upbringing). Answer - What is the cognitive model for
OCD?
Twin and adoption studies show that OCD is influenced by genetic factors Answer - What is the genetic model
of OCD?
Levels of immune markers were increased in adults with OCD; immune dysfunction may play a role in the
etiology of OCD. Answer - What is the immune model of OCD?
, OCD is diagnosed once thoughts or behaviors consume the person to the point where the thoughts actions
interfere with personal, social, and/or occupational functioning.
The person realizes that the thoughts/behaviors are unreasonable, but he/she cannot stop/control them.
Answer - What is part of the diagnosis of OCD?
The obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors help to decrease/control anxiety.
There is great distress and shame caused by the thoughts/behaviors that cause the person to attempt to keep
the thoughts/behaviors a secret from others.
Symptoms wax and wane with stress level. Answer - What are S/Sx of OCD?
Dermatillomania (skin-picking)
Onychophagia (nail biting)
Trichotillomania (hair pulling) Answer - What are self-soothing behaviors for OCD?
Kleptomania (compulsive stealing)
Oniomania (compulsive buying)
Hoarding (excessive acquisition)
Pyromania (fire setting) Answer - What are reward-seeking behaviors for OCD?
