Psychopathology : OCD

Question 1

what is OCD?

Answer 1

a condition characterised by omissions (such as recurring thoughts or images) and complications (repetitive behaviour such as handwashing)

Question 2

The DSM-5 recognises OCD and a range of other related disorders - what are they?

Answer 2

trichitillomania

hoarding disorder

excoriation disorder

Question 3

what do the disorders recognised alongside OCD have in common?

Answer 3

repetitive behaviour accompanied by obsessive thinking

Question 4

what is tichitillomania?

Answer 4

compulsive hair pulling

Question 5

what is hoarding disorder?

Answer 5

compulsive gathering of possession and an inability to part with them regardless of value

Question 6

what is excoriation disorder?

Answer 6

compulsive skin-picking

Question 7

there are two elements to compulsive behaviours - what are they?

Answer 7

repetitive, feel compelled to repeat behaviour
e.g handwashing

reduce anxiety, performed in an attempt to manage anxiety produced by obsessions

Question 8

name a behavioural characteristic of OCD

Answer 8

avoidance

Question 9

name 3 emotional characteristics of OCD

Answer 9

anxiety & distress

accompanying depression

guilt and disgust

Question 11

name 3 cognitive characteristics of depression

Answer 11

cognitive coping strategies

obsessive thoughts

insight into excessive anxiety

Question 12

give an example of a cognitive coping strategy

Answer 12

religious purpose tormented by obsessive guilt may respond by praying or meditating

Question 13

what are cognitive coping strategies?

Answer 13

strategies used to cope with obsessive thoughts

Question 14

name the 4 parts of the OCD cycle

Answer 14

obsessive thought
anxiety
compulsive behaviour
temporary relief