OCD

Question 1

What is meant by ocd?

Answer 1

A condition characterised by obsessions or compulsive behaviour.

Question 2

What is a compulsion?

Answer 2

a behaviour.

Question 3

What is an obsession?

Answer 3

a cognition, it takes place in the mind.

Question 4

What are 3 behavioural characteristics of ocd?

Answer 4

-repetitive compulsions e.g hand washing.
-behaviour which reduces anxiety.
-avoidance behaviour, people stay away from situations which may trigger anxiety.

Question 5

What are 3 emotional characteristics of ocd?

Answer 5

-anxiety, urge to repeat a behaviour creates anxiety.
-depression, compulsions interfere with day to day functioning and relationships.
-guilt and disgust, minor moral issues.

Question 6

What are 3 cognitive characteristics of ocd?

Answer 6

-obsessive thoughts.
-cognitive coping strategies e.g a religious person may pray.
-excessive anxiety, people are aware that their obsessions and compulsions are not rational however they cannot stop them.