15.5 Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders — When Brain's Alarm Won't Turn Off | Psychology 2e
After this lesson you will be able to…
- Learn how clinical obsessions and compulsions differ from everyday worries and habits.
- Understand how the OCD mechanism applies to hoarding and body dysmorphic disorder.
- Explore the genetic and neurological factors contributing to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- Learn how negative reinforcement perpetuates the cycle of obsessions and compulsions.
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(0)This lesson unpacks Section 15.5 of OpenStax Psychology 2e, separating the clinical reality of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders from the cas...
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Quiz: Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
FundamentalsAnswer the following questions based on what was presented in the video lesson. No outside knowledge is required — all answers can be found in the video.
Practice: OCD and Related Disorders — Core Concepts
PracticeAnswer each question using what you learned in the video lesson. Questions progress from recall to application — do your best to explain your reasoning in your own words where prompted.