PSYC 4530 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Caudate Nucleus
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0:15(ocd), body dysmorphic disorder (bdd), and hoarding disorder (a new diagnosis in the. 0:28trauma-related disorders include 2 diagnoses: posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd) and acute. 0:45its first diagnosis is obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) involving recurring, involuntary. 0:53thoughts that cause much distress coupled with repetitive behavioral rituals meant to. 0:59decrease the distress, like endless washing, counting, or checking. 1:08may also include magical thinking to ward off danger. 1:15disorder is unable to stop thinking the same thoughts (obsession) or performing the same. The anxiety created by an i(cid:374)a(cid:271)ilit(cid:455) to (cid:272)o(cid:374)trol o(cid:374)e"s. 1:28thoughts is alleviated somewhat by complex repetitive rituals (ie washing hands every. 1:35few minutes, reading every license plate on the highway, avoiding stepping on sidewalk. 1:42cracks, constantly checking in closets and under beds for intruders, constantly checking. 1:49to make sure the stove is off and the door is locked before leaving). 1:56to repeat the anxiety-reducing rituals is increased until it fills most of the day and.
