Tag: obsessive-compulsive disorder
-
THE DYNAMIC ROLE OF ATTENTION IN OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has long puzzled researchers, leading them to delve into the intricate mechanisms that underlie the characteristic repetitive obsessions and compulsions. A prevailing hypothesis postulates that these behaviors could stem from an attention system that is either deficient or skewed, fixated solely on information pertinent to threats. This intriguing premise has spurred investigations,…
-
POOR MEMORY CONFIDENCE IN OCD CHECKERS
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a psychological condition that often brings with it a range of perplexing and distressing symptoms. Among these, a curious complaint frequently arises: individuals with OCD find themselves unsure whether they have truly completed a task or have simply imagined doing so. This intriguing phenomenon has spurred comprehensive research endeavors, seeking to…
-
AWARENESS OF HAVING OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER: THE ROLES OF METACOGNITION AND INSIGHT
Metacognition, often described as “cognition about cognition” or “thinking about thinking,” encompasses the mental processes involved in planning, monitoring, and evaluating one’s understanding and performance. It plays a pivotal role in the development and persistence of intrusive thoughts. These thoughts, which hold significant implications for psychological well-being, are influenced by metacognitive mechanisms. Understanding the intricate…
-
WHAT EXPLAINS THE PRESENCE OF OBSESSIONS IN OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)?
Negative priming is a cognitive paradigm used in clinical research to study response inhibition and cognitive flexibility. It refers to a phenomenon where there is a delay in response or an increase in errors when individuals are asked to respond to an item that they were previously instructed to ignore. This delay is attributed to…
-
HOW DOES THE QUALITY OF INTERACTION BETWEEN A PATIENT AND HIS FAMILY IMPACT OCD OUTCOME?
The intricate tapestry of relationships has a profound influence on the trajectory of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related psychopathologies. Recent research illuminates the pivotal role of expressed emotion (EE) – the emotions conveyed by loved ones towards a patient – in shaping the course of the illness. EE serves as a barometer, reflecting the quality…
-
WHAT TRIGGERS OBSESSIVE THOUGHTS IN OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER?
Negative priming is a cognitive paradigm (i.e., model) used in clinical research to refer to a delay in response or an increase in errors when responding to an item that was previously ignored. The set up is as follows; in a first trial (called control condition), you are asked to ignore the word “red” and…
-
GOING INSIDE THE OCD BRAIN
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by recurrent intrusive thoughts that take the form of obsessions coupled with repetitive, often ritualistic, behaviors. Those behaviors are called compulsions, because the individual does not have the ability to choose not to perform the actions. Often they seem irrational and sometimes even disturbing to the person, but she is…
-
IS COMPULSIVE CHECKING IN OCD LINKED TO HAVING A HEIGHTENED SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY?
Studies indicate that individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) have an inflated sense of responsibility for the safety of others. Notably, they feel responsible for potential negative outcomes associated with their obsessions, which in turn triggers compulsive checking. By contrast, compulsive checkers placed under conditions of low or reduced responsibility experience less distress and have decreased…
-
ARE OCD CHECKERS PRONE TO ANGER?
Clinical reports document the existence of an intimate relationship between anger and compulsive checking in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Particularly, studies show that elevated levels of anger are often reported among individuals with OCD symptoms; however, greater anger has been reported among OCD individuals with checking compulsions. CAUSES OF ANGER AMONG OCD CHECKERS It has…
-
IS THE FEAR OF URINATING IN PUBLIC (PARURESIS) A FORM OF SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER?
Paruresis is the fear of urinating in public. It is often associated with the presence of other psychopathologies and share similarities with performance anxiety, which makes it a subtype of social anxiety.