characteristics of ocd

Question 1

ocd

Answer 1

anxiety disorder ,

characterised by obsessions and/or compulsions

Question 2

behaviour characteristics

Answer 2

compulsions -
actions carried out repeatedly
- reduces anxiety

avoidance
- avoiding situations that trigger anxiety

Question 3

emotional characteristics

Answer 3

anxiety and distress

guilt and disgust -

Question 4

cognitive thoughts

Answer 4

obsessive thoughts
- 90% suffer from obsessive thoughts

• insight into excessive anxiety
  -awareness that thoughts and behaviours are irrational