OCD Characteristics

Question 1

What constitutes OCD

Answer 1

Characterised either by obsessive thought, compulsive behaviours or both.

Question 2

Give a behavioural characteristic of OCD

Answer 2

compulsions to repeat behaviours, usually to reduce anxiety, and avoidance of situations.

Question 3

Give an emotional characteristic of OCD

Answer 3

Main characteristic is anxiety, often accompanied by depression and guilt.

Question 4

Give a cognitive characteristic of OCD

Answer 4

Recurrent obsessive thoughts, accompanied by rituals to cope with the obsession, and insight into excessive anxiety.

Question 5

Are obsessions behavioural or cognitive

Answer 5

Cognitive

Question 6

Are compulsions behavioural or cognitive

Answer 6

Behavioural

Question 7

Give some cognitive aspects of OCD

Answer 7

Recurring intrusive thoughts e.g. being consumed by germs

Catastrophic thinking - e.g. Germs will kill them

Hypervigilant - e.g. extremely cautious, trying to avoid all germs

Question 8

Give some emotional aspects of OCD

Answer 8

Anxiety, Depression/Low mood, Guilt

Question 9

Give some behavioural aspects of OCD

Answer 9

Repetitive compulsions e.g. handwashing (Reduces anxiety)

Avoidance - Avoiding situations that may bring high anxiety e.g. avoiding bins due to germs