Abnormal Psychology OCD
Questions and Answers 2023.
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)
Questions and Answers 2023.
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)
