AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The nursing student correctly identifies which of the following statements are true of the etiology of OCD? Select all that apply.
A
The cognitive model for OCD etiology focuses on childhood and environmental experiences of growing up.
B
The etiology of OCD is not definitively explained at this time.
C
OCD is caused by immune dysfunction.
D
The primary etiology of OCD is genetics.
E
Cognitive models may partially explain why people develop OCD.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cognitive theory Many cognitive theorists believe that individuals with OCD have faulty beliefs, and that it is their misinterpretation of intrusive thoughts that leads to OCD. According to the cognitive model of OCD, everyone experiences intrusive thoughts from time-to-time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Establishing a collaborative mutual partnership in which the therapist and patient work together to set goals and complete treatment tasks is particularly important in the crafting of a successful OCD treatment.

Detailed explanation-3: -When it comes to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a common mental health disorder in which a person has reoccurring thoughts and behaviors they continually repeat, avoidance is often used as a coping mechanism. People with OCD may try to avoid unwanted thoughts or situations that may trigger their obsessions.

Detailed explanation-4: -When applied to treating OCD, cognitive therapy helps you understand that the brain is sending error messages. Your therapist will help you learn to recognize these messages and respond to them in new ways to help you control your obsessions and compulsions.

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