AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions). To get rid of the thoughts, they feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions).

Detailed explanation-2: -Obsessions are repeated thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause anxiety. Common obsessions include: Fear of germs or contamination. Fear of forgetting, losing, or misplacing something.

Detailed explanation-3: -Obsessive-compulsive disorder: When unwanted thoughts or repetitive behaviors take over.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main sign of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is a pervasive preoccupation (obsession) with order, perfectionism, control and specific ways of doing things. These behaviors make it difficult to complete tasks and cause issues with relationships. Symptoms of OCPD usually begin by early adulthood.

Detailed explanation-5: -Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts ("obsessions") and/or behaviors ("compulsions") that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.