Psychopathology - OCD

Question 1

what is OCD

Answer 1

condition characterised by obsessions or compulsive behaviour

Question 2

what are the DSM-5 categories of OCD

Answer 2

• hoarding disorder
• ## excortatioin disorder - skin picking

Question 3

what are the behavioural characteristics of OCD

Answer 3

• Compulsions are repetitive
• compulsions reduce anxiety
• avoidance

Question 4

what are the emotional characteristics of OCD

Answer 4

• anxiety and distress
• accompanying depression
• guilt

Question 5

what are the cognitive characteristics of OCD

Answer 5

• obsessive thoughts
• cognitive coping strategies
• excessive anxiety