Abnormal Psychology OCD
Though OCD is not the most common disorder, it does cause a lot of Answer- impairment
and comorbidity; often anxiety, substance, impulse control
OCD is comorbid with Answer- Anxiety
Substance Use
Impulse-Control
How does suicide ideation/attempts link to OCD? Answer- moderate to high link
comorbidities increased the risk
OCD also generally increases risk of mortality
What kind of disorder was OCD considered prior to DSM-5? Answer- Anxiety
DSM 5 demonstrated that it is different than anxiety in domains of repetitive behaviour and inability to resist
impulses and urges
What would OCD be considered in DSM-5? Answer- Obsessive compulsive and related disorders
related disorders include:
Hoarding Disorder
,Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
Exoriation (skin picking)
Excoriation Answer- skin picking
Trichotillomania Answer- hair pulling
3/4 of OCD sufferers are found to have Answer- Anxiety, despite it being removed from the category
How is OCD related to anxiety Answer- Obsessions trigger anxious response.
Compulsions relieve the anxiety
Behaviours (repetitive) are not typically present in anxiety disorders
Criticism of OCRD? Answer- Some behaviours,, hoarding, trichotillomania and excoriation are not necessarily
conscious ; no obsessional fear.
OCD Answer- obsessive compulsive disorder
chronic with persistent uncontrollable thoughts, compelled to perform certain acts repetitively
Interfere with everyday function
compulsion Answer- repetitive behaviour or mental act performed to reduce distress caused by obsession. (or
, avoidance habits)
=> Checking door is locked
=> Cleanliness
=> Mental rituals
=> repetitive counting etc
=>Particular acts (eating slow)
primary obsessional slowness Answer- when primary characteristic is being slow
=> 3 hours getting ready for work.
What factors (multipliers) could increase compulsions? Answer- Personal responsibility
probability of harm
predicted seriousness of harm
What is mark of a true compulsion? Answer- Ego-dystonia
=> Gambling may be compulsive, but is pleasurable and in sign with what ego wants to do
How are families affected by OCD? Answer- => Negative effect on interpersonal realations
=> Families often go along with compulsions. (These behaviours are associated with poorer outcomes)
Is misdiagnosis prevalent in OCD? Answer- Yes, Often symmetry obsessions were correctly identified, whereas
obsessions with homosexuality, aggression, saying certain things, and pedophilia are misdiagnosed
Though OCD is not the most common disorder, it does cause a lot of Answer- impairment
and comorbidity; often anxiety, substance, impulse control
OCD is comorbid with Answer- Anxiety
Substance Use
Impulse-Control
How does suicide ideation/attempts link to OCD? Answer- moderate to high link
comorbidities increased the risk
OCD also generally increases risk of mortality
What kind of disorder was OCD considered prior to DSM-5? Answer- Anxiety
DSM 5 demonstrated that it is different than anxiety in domains of repetitive behaviour and inability to resist
impulses and urges
What would OCD be considered in DSM-5? Answer- Obsessive compulsive and related disorders
related disorders include:
Hoarding Disorder
,Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
Exoriation (skin picking)
Excoriation Answer- skin picking
Trichotillomania Answer- hair pulling
3/4 of OCD sufferers are found to have Answer- Anxiety, despite it being removed from the category
How is OCD related to anxiety Answer- Obsessions trigger anxious response.
Compulsions relieve the anxiety
Behaviours (repetitive) are not typically present in anxiety disorders
Criticism of OCRD? Answer- Some behaviours,, hoarding, trichotillomania and excoriation are not necessarily
conscious ; no obsessional fear.
OCD Answer- obsessive compulsive disorder
chronic with persistent uncontrollable thoughts, compelled to perform certain acts repetitively
Interfere with everyday function
compulsion Answer- repetitive behaviour or mental act performed to reduce distress caused by obsession. (or
, avoidance habits)
=> Checking door is locked
=> Cleanliness
=> Mental rituals
=> repetitive counting etc
=>Particular acts (eating slow)
primary obsessional slowness Answer- when primary characteristic is being slow
=> 3 hours getting ready for work.
What factors (multipliers) could increase compulsions? Answer- Personal responsibility
probability of harm
predicted seriousness of harm
What is mark of a true compulsion? Answer- Ego-dystonia
=> Gambling may be compulsive, but is pleasurable and in sign with what ego wants to do
How are families affected by OCD? Answer- => Negative effect on interpersonal realations
=> Families often go along with compulsions. (These behaviours are associated with poorer outcomes)
Is misdiagnosis prevalent in OCD? Answer- Yes, Often symmetry obsessions were correctly identified, whereas
obsessions with homosexuality, aggression, saying certain things, and pedophilia are misdiagnosed
