Psychology › Section O · Psychological disorders › Topic O.5
Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
Almost everyone has an odd unwanted thought or a little ritual now and then; in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, such thoughts and repetitive acts become intense enough to take over hours of a day. This topic is for education only, not for diagnosing yourself or anyone else; if you are concerned, see a qualified professional.
In this topic
- A family of overlapping disorders
- Obsessions and compulsions
- What makes it a disorder
- Body dysmorphic disorder
- Hoarding, hair-pulling and skin-picking
- Everyone has intrusive thoughts
- Worked example: the two-factor model
- Biological factors
- Worked example: preference or compulsion?
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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