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What is the primary symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
What is the primary symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
- Anxiety
- Impulsive thoughts
- Intrusive thoughts
- Compulsive behaviors (correct)
According to the psychodynamic perspective, why do anxiety disorders develop?
According to the psychodynamic perspective, why do anxiety disorders develop?
- People fear their own impulses (correct)
- People are exposed to too much stress
- People are unable to control their emotions
- People are not able to cope with change
What is the purpose of compulsions?
What is the purpose of compulsions?
- To reduce anxiety
- To control obsessions (correct)
- To eliminate intrusive thoughts
- To maintain a healthy lifestyle
What are the three most common ego defense mechanisms used by people with OCD?
What are the three most common ego defense mechanisms used by people with OCD?
How do people with OCD try to rid themselves of unwanted thoughts?
How do people with OCD try to rid themselves of unwanted thoughts?
Flashcards
OCD primary symptom
OCD primary symptom
Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to obsessions or according to rigidly applied rules.
Psychodynamic OCD cause
Psychodynamic OCD cause
Fear of one's own impulses.
Purpose of compulsions
Purpose of compulsions
To reduce anxiety caused by obsessions.
Common OCD ego defense mechanisms
Common OCD ego defense mechanisms
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OCD thought management
OCD thought management
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Study Notes
- People with obsessive-compulsive disorder often have obsessions about contamination, violence, and other themes.
- Compulsions are often a response to obsessions and serve to help control them.
- The psychodynamic perspective believes that an anxiety disorder develops when children come to fear their own impulses and use ego defense mechanisms to lessen the resulting anxiety.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental disorder characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
- The three most common ego defense mechanisms used by people with OCD are isolation, undoing, and reaction formation.
- People with OCD often try to rid themselves of their unwanted thoughts by isolating themselves from them, performing repetitive actions in an effort to undo them, or developing a lifestyle that opposes their intrusive thoughts.
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Test your knowledge on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms and the psychodynamic perspective of anxiety disorders. Learn about obsessions, compulsions, and ego defense mechanisms related to OCD.
