Free Flashcard From Chapter 15: Psychological Disorders
Question:
Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderWhat is an obsession?What is a compulsion?
Answer:
An anxiety disorder that is manifested in both thought and behaviorAn unwanted thought, word, phase, or image that persistently and repeatedly comes into mind and causes distress.Repetitive behavior performed in response to uncontrollable urges or according to a ritualistic set of rules (ex: cleaning, checking, counting)