PSY341H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Scrupulosity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Ocd description: presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both, obsessions, recurrent, persistent thoughts, urges, or images that are intrusive or unwanted and cause anxiety or distress. Contamination fears e. g. , having germs on you even after washing. Sexual themes e. g. , thinking you are gay when you are not; Thinking about engaging in sexual behaviours that feel upsetting. Scrupulosity e. g. , worry about being guilty of religious or moral transgressions. Checking e. g. , checking the lock on the door multiple times before leaving home. Ordering e. g. , lining up toys from smallest to biggest. Arranging e. g. , lining up bookshelves so they are symmetrical. Leaving the house: concentrating on schoolwork (most impairing, sleeping at night, doing homework (most impairing, eating in public places, getting dressed in the morning, making new friends. In the long run this has a negative reinforcement affect, parents just want to immediately alleviate distress, but negatively reinforce it: study: storch et al. (2007)
