Psychopathology 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyObsessive compulsive disordersA2/A-levelAQA Created by: georgiapearmainCreated on: 10-05-17 08:59 Behavioural characteristics 1. Compulsions (repeated behaviour) & 2. Avoidance (avoiding situations that trigger anxiety) 1 of 6 Emotional characteristics 1. Anxiety + Distress (obsessions are unpleasant and frightening) & 2. Guilt + Disgust (irrational guilt or disgust at oneself / something external) 2 of 6 Cognitive characteristics 1. Obsessive thoughts (recurring thoughts) 2. Cognitive strategies (coping) 3. Insight into anxiety (aware of irrationality - hyper-vigilant) 3 of 6 Form of treatment? Biological therapy 4 of 6 What neurotransmitter is associated with OCD? Serotonin (low levels) 5 of 6 What drugs tackle low levels of serotonin for OCD? SSRIs 6 of 6
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