ocd characteristics Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what are obsessions?
A
recurrent + persistent thoughts, urges or images that are unwanted + intrusive.
2
Q
what are compulsions?
A
repetitive behaviours or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession.
3
Q
what is ocd?
A
a form of anxiety characterised by obsessions + compulsions.
4
Q
how common is ocd in the uk?
A
12/1000 people are diagnosed with ocd
