ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Steven hyperventilates whenever he is in an elevator.
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Shelly complains constantly about feeling sick and goes to many doctors.
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Blake wanders around town in a daze, not sure how she got there.
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Adam must lock his door 10 times before he leaves for work every morning.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of compulsion signs and symptoms include: Hand-washing until your skin becomes raw. Checking doors repeatedly to make sure they’re locked. Checking the stove repeatedly to make sure it’s off.
Detailed explanation-2: -Signs and symptoms of OCPD include: Devotion to work that leads to neglect of relationships. Hoarding money for future disasters. Overly conscientious of ethics, morality, and values. Inability to get rid of worthless items, such as worn-out shoes, despite the lack of sentimental value.
Detailed explanation-3: -Obsessive Compulsive Disorders : Example Question #9 Common compulsions include excessive washing, turning items off, checking on loved ones, and arranging items. Flashbacks are a symptom of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and are not associated with OCD.