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What is impaired by rigid thinking and perfectionism in OCD?
Which part of the brain is associated with habit formation and rituals in OCD?
What contributes to OCD symptoms according to the text?
What is the theoretical framework for MICBT, as per the text?
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Which part of the brain is dysfunctional in OCD, as mentioned in the text?
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What is difficult in OCD according to the text?
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What is associated with executive functions that are supposed to work well in OCD?
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What is mentioned as an ideal technique for therapy for OCD in the text?
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What is the model that underlies MICBT, as per the text?
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What contributes to long-term change for OCD according to the text?
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Study Notes
Symptoms of OCD
- Obsessions:
- Persistent, intrusive thoughts, urges, or images that are unwanted and disturbing
- Often involve fears of contamination, harm, or sexual/religious themes
- Compulsions:
- Behaviors or mental acts aimed at reducing anxiety caused by obsessions
- Typically involve cleaning, checking, counting, repeating words/phrases, or performing mental/physical rituals
- Can be time-consuming and interfere with daily life
Impact of OCD
- Interferes with normal routine, occupational, academic, or social functions
- Causes significant distress and impairment in daily life
- Can lead to comorbid conditions like depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem
- Often co-occurs with autism spectrum disorder and other conditions
Traditional CBT for OCD
- Cognitive reappraisal: challenging thoughts and beliefs directly
- Exposure and response prevention (ERP): in vivo exposure to triggers, preventing rituals
- Effective in reducing symptoms, but has limitations:
- May not address underlying cognitive issues
- May not generalize to other situations
- Can be difficult to implement, especially with mental rituals
Executive Dysfunction in OCD
- Impaired executive functions: higher cognitive processes that regulate thoughts, behaviors, and emotions
- Includes impaired response inhibition, cognitive flexibility, working memory, planning, and organization
- Impacts daily life and treatment adherence
- Requires a transdiagnostic approach, such as MICBT model, to address underlying cognitive issues
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