...Behavioral characteristics of ocd Compulsions Compulsions are repetitive: typically sufferers of OCD feel compelled to repeat a behaviour. A common example is hand washing. Other common compulsive repetitions include counting praying and tidying Compulsion reduce anxiety: around 10% sufferers of ocd show compulsive behaviour alone. They have no obsessions just a general sense of irrational anxiety. However for the vast majority compulsive behaviours are performed in attempt to manage the anxiety produced by obsessions. Avoidance The behaviour of ocd sufferers may be also characterized by their avoidance as they attempt to reduce anxiety by keeping away from situations that trigger it Emotional characteristics of ocd Anxiety and distress Ocd is regarded as a particularly unpleasant emotional experience because of the powerful anxiety that accompanies both obsessions and compulsions. Accompanying depression Ocd is often accompanied by depression so anxiety can be low mood and lack of enjoyment in activities. Guilt and disgust As well as anxiety and depression ocd sometimes involves other negative emotions such as irrational guilt. Cognitive characteristics of ocd Obsessive thoughts For around 90% of ocd sufferers the major cognitive feature of their condition is obsessive thoughts. These vary from person to person however are normally unpleasant. Cognitive strategies to deal with obsessions Obsessions are the major cognitive aspect of ocd but people also respond...
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...Computer Addiction: Defining the Problem and Finding the Solution In today’s society, it is an acceptable idea for people to obtain information via the computer and the internet. With most things in life, there are disadvantages. Computer technology has shown that there are many disadvantages in using this device. Computer addiction, an ongoing problem, causes problems such as addictive behavior, obsession and multitasking dilemmas. What are the disadvantages of using the Internet? The internet teaches us how to interact with people and places all over the world. There are downfalls to this convenience that we are not told about beforehand. Some of these downfalls occur as psychological disorders, addictions, obsessions and in multitasking. Computer addiction is an ongoing problem in 2015. We need to find a solution. Computer addiction fits the definition of a psychological disorder, a psychological disorder of thought or emotion, a more neutral term than mental illness. For example, Sharon Jayson in her article in USA Today refers to experts who think technology is “rewiring our brains.” Psychological disorders like anxiety, narcissism, addictions and compulsive behaviors that people have are due to excessive computer use. Mary Sykes Wiley, agreeing with Jayson, states that being on the computer is like Cybercoke. It’s an instant high, zooming from link to link. Emily Listfield also uses Jayson’s same words to indicate that the computer internet may even be “rewiring...
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...“Passion is a positive obsession. Obsession is a negative passion.” When the word “obsession” is heard, people initially assume that it’s a bad thing and they generally link addiction to obsession.The reality is that those two are similar but not the same. Additionally, obsession is only bad if that’s how you make it out to be. There can be bad obsessions, as well as good obsessions. In my personal experience, I have had my own fair share of obsessions. For over five years of my life, I have had an obsession with volleyball. My passion for it has been growing stronger and stronger and I’m constantly looking for opportunities to play, only so that I’m able to further pursue it, even after I complete...
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...Case Study: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – The Case of Bess Your Name PSY/410 Date Professor Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: The Case of Bess Obsessive compulsive disorder commonly (OCD) can be defined as an anxiety disorder differentiated by acts of compulsiveness or continual thoughts of obsession. Persistent thoughts, images, and desires are characteristics of obsessions. These thoughts, images, and desires are not typically willed into one’s mind as they are often senseless, illogical, aggressive, taboo, etc. Compulsive acts are unrealistic and repetitive behaviors. The fear of contamination with germs, dirt, or grease is the most common obsession, which leads to thoroughgoing or compulsive cleansing rituals. Religion, sex, neatness, and hostility are other premises of obsessions. Other variations of compulsions consist of ritualistic counting and checking a specific amount of times. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of OCD in the case of Bess. Additionally, I will explain the biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral theories as they apply to the disorder analyzed in my selected case. Overview of Case Bess is a 27-year-old upper-middle class woman who is an accountant and perfectionist, which is normal within her field. At age 10 her parents divorced and Bess was raised by her mother. Although Bess and her mother spent a great deal of time together and her mother frequently expressed her love for Bess, they would often fight. Most...
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...mental disorder in which an individual experiences obsessions or compulsions, either singly or together according to the Merriam Webster online dictionary. Obsessive compulsive can start in childhood or young adulthood the disorder is equally common among men and women in adulthood (Parmet, Lynm & Golub, 2011). Obsessions are unwanted, recurrent thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced as intrusive and inappropriate (Parmet, Lynm & Golub, 2011). Compulsions are defined as repetitive behaviors or "rituals" that the person feels driven to perform in a particular way (Parmet, Lynm & Golub, 2011). There are several different ways to treat obsessive compulsive disorder but there is no known cure. Human development relies on socialization with other humans obsessive compulsive disorder can hinder social interaction thus hindering a person’s normal development. Obsessions and Compulsions Obsessive compulsive disorder occurs more frequently in adolescents and adults than in children, but when it is found in children it is more common in boys than in girls (Parmet, Lynm & Golub, 2011). A person with obsessive compulsive disorder may have obsessions compulsions or both obsessions and compulsions. There are several characteristics of obsessions including the fact that they are not just worries about everyday problems (Parmet, Lynm & Golub, 2011). A person with this disorder realizes that these obsessions are from their own mind and try to suppress them...
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...Relationships", what is the predominant love style for most of the characters presented in the book, Confusing Love with Obsession. Using John Alan Lee’s love styles as a reference it seems that the characters from, “Confusing Love with Obsession” mainly fall in the mania category when deciding what their style of loving is. The fourth style mania defines that persons love style as possessive, demanding and full of vivid fantasy obsession (Miller 2011). In the book “Confusing Love with Obsession” the people came across as controlling it’s an issue that is seen a lot in relationships without a valid reason for it. The problem that is discovered is that a lot of people confuse love with obsession. Although it is not realized it’s not surprising that people tend to have a mania love style. The person in the relationship that has the mania love style has to control the relationship to ensure that they can control the other which to them means that they control the love. The attempt to control someone in order to control the love that they have for you will at the end of the day cause a rift in any relationship. In that moment what once looked like love is looking more like obsession, and the forceful control pushes the other partner away. A relationship such as this can only end in pain as the relationship comes to an end. In the “Confusing Love with Obsession” Nancy became heartbroken when she finds that her husband has eyes for more than just her; she was attempting to make sure...
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...all have a bit of OCD in all of us. The reason i chose the article was because i wanted to know more information on how it works, what it does to the human mind and body, and some causes and symptoms. I feel as if this article will give me a lot of information about what i want to learn exactly. OCD consists of two characteristics, which are obsessions and compulsions. It is considered a mental health condition, and it is common in both children and adults. The first symptoms often begin during childhood or adolescence, the media age of onset is 19. Seems like a very young age to acquire such a mental condition. But it is triggered by a combination of genetic, neurological,behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors. It can occur in both men and women regardless of their race or background. Obsessions include losing control, perfectionism,unwanted sexual thoughts, religious obsessions, and other obsessions. Compulsions include washing a cleaning, checking, repeating, and other compulsions. There is treatment, it will involve a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The article then lists common OCD obsessions and compulsions which then have information of the types of examples. For example, Contamination is one, which includes body fluids, germs and disease, household chemicals, and dirt. A compulsion, washing and cleaning, includes excessive showering, tooth brushing, grooming, or toilet routines, and cleaning household...
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...wife, Mary, who works in the business with Jim, has convinced him to seek medical intervention for his problem because his anxiety level has been interfering with his work performance and his ability to sleep. After testing and referral to a psychiatrist, he has been diagnosed with an OCD. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is “characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). It's also possible to have only obsessions or only compulsions and still have OCD.” (Mayo Clinic) A person with OCD may not notice that they have the condition. To them the obsessions and compulsions are normal and they are so used to doing them that they do not think that they are different in any way. OCD often centers around themes, such as a fear of getting contaminated by germs. To ease your contamination fears, you may compulsively wash your hands until they're sore and chapped. Despite efforts to ignore or get rid of bothersome thoughts, the thoughts or urges keep coming back. This leads to more ritualistic behavior — and a vicious cycle that's characteristic of OCD. (Mayo Clinic) Mr. Wolf is requires a secondary level of care. Mr. Wolf and his wife can look up more information on OCD on the internet or visit their local library to check out books that have information on OCD. Mr. Wolf has a couple of options for treatment. He can try Psychotherapy or he can take medication. If he takes medication they will try antidepressants on...
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...of fascism and sharing many similar characteristics, the regimes of Nazi Germany and Italy under Mussolini can be seen to differ slightly. One aspect where this becomes apparent is views on race; the differences in attitudes and policy with regards to race for both examples must be discussed as it provides a key distinction between Nazism and Italy’s own brand of Facismo. With regards to national identity, it is possible to concede that both regimes share similar characteristics; however they attempt to achieve their goals of national identity in fundamentally different ways. The central thesis of this paper will contend that Italian Fascism’s views on race contradict that of the Nazi’s, and that while similar aspects and views of national identity are held, there are differing means of establishing national identity. Moreover, this paper will illustrate that Nazism and Italian Fascism are in fact unique phenomena. Examples and evaluative comment will be provided in order to provide a clear comparison and distinction. Firstly, comparison between Italian and Nazi views on race must be discussed at they provide notable differentiation. Racial theory proved to be of paramount importance to 19th century German science and academics which strongly influenced Nazi ideology, ‘Volkish theorists found a theory of race in the writings of Kant which was based primarily on geographic factors and held that geographically determined racial characteristics were accompanied by an “inner life...
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...Karen’s physical transformation helps change her from a vain and obsessive character to a person who is redemptive. I will display these characteristics by creating a Facebook page using modern culture and the current media to help analyze the evolution of Karen. In the beginning of the story although Karen is an orphan girl her one great possession is her vanity. In the story it is conveyed that many people thought that Karen was pretty “… but the looking glass said to her:” You are more than pretty, you are lovely” (241). This passage conjured up a similar image of the Evil Queen of Snow White and her vain attempts to seek validation from the mirror. On Karen’s Facebook page images of mirrors and many self portraits are displayed through out to represent her sense of vanity. On her playlist the song Your So Vain by Carly Simon is listed on her favorites. The song is a perfect representation of this character because the lyrics “You walked into the party. Like you were walking onto a yacht”( Simon ). In comparison Karen walks into her Confirmation with her red shoes her thoughts are filled with looks and stares that she gets from the congregation. Her favorite book is Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray. She sees herself as the character of Rebecca in the novel. Rebecca shares attributes of being an orphan, beautiful, and having an obsession with vanity. Karen shows obsessive tendencies throughout the fairytale. The focal point of her...
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...greater extent. OCD is highly co-morbid, with most studies finding up to 70% of children with OCD having at least one other disorder. Most common are other anxiety disorders, ADHD, developmental disabilities, conduct problems, substance abuse, depression and bipolar disorder (Swedo, Rapoport et al 1989). Any treatment programs for the OCD child must therefore take this into account and tailor the approach accordingly. The nature of childhood OCD and special problems faced Obsessions are unwanted, repetitive, intrusive thoughts, while compulsions involve repetitive, stereotyped behaviours that the child or adolescent feels compelled to perform. In the majority of youngsters with the disorder, both obsessions and compulsions are a feature (Wicks-Nelson & Israel, 2000). The implication is that the obsessions are covert, involuntary thoughts which increase anxiety and the compulsions are overt, voluntary behaviours which decrease the anxiety (Edelman 1992). According to the DSM IV, the obsessions must cause anxiety or distress and must not be simply excessive real life worries....
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...everyday repeatedly like there is nothing that should stop them. Where people take advantage and prey on the innocent. A world in which it grows harder and harder to trust because there are so many people with cold hearts that don’t have the first clue what it means to be genuine. We are all practically living in a world that is full of self-centered people that are only looking out for themselves and what benefits them. Besides that, they have no true value of other humans life as long as it is not effecting their own. Of course it is wrong, but it seems that as time continues it just gets worse and worse. Will it ever stop? Probably not and that is what’s scary. The two stories “The Lottery” and “The Most Dangerous Game” both exemplify characteristics of selfishness, violence and cruelty throughout different scenarios. Both stories are ones which could happen in today’s world, they may not be the most common situations, but they are very much possible. Comparing and contrasting these two stories, it becomes quite interesting how these are things that could very easily be real life because people like these characters do exist. The news is a reminder everyday and even in the Bible, there are so many instances where these acts are frowned upon. To not kill is even one of the Ten Commandments. Life is by far the most precious gift that we have been given from God, when he asks for so little in return. “The Lottery” and “The Most Dangerous Game” show how low and deceiving humans can truly...
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...her husband at the industrial area between West Egg and New York. The title of this story is named after the character James Gats. He was raised in a poor family and longed for wealth and success. When he got old enough he joined the military and met a beautiful rich girl named Daisy. He couldn’t marry her because he wasn’t rich. Daisy fell for him because he was in uniform and had very good manners, so she couldn’t tell if he was poor or rich. After several years, he came back from the war, but Daisy got married with Tom. Gatsby's obsession was to become rich and win back Daisy. This obsession leads to Gatsby's downfall. Both Nick and Gatsby are similar characters. They both came from the West and worked hard for their money. They see Tom as the jerk he is and both of them keep composure as he bullies them around. Both of these men go out of their way just to please others. Jay did have different characteristics than Nick. Jay's obsession with Daisy gets the best of him and gets very confrontational with Tom throughout the rest of the drama. Nick is less aggressive and was always truthful. James had...
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...My Latest Obsession Essay Worksheet Writing is an invaluable skill for your personal, academic, and professional life. We communicate more and more every day in writing through text messages and email. We demonstrate our professionalism through the messages we communicate to our colleagues and leaders. During your program, you will communicate your learning through online discussions, worksheets, essays, papers, and other written communication. Our assignments in this class are meant to help you practice using the writing process to create effective paragraphs free of grammatical, mechanical, and usage errors. By the end of our time together, you will have created a 5-paragraph essay that conveys your latest obsession as well as demonstrates your knowledge of several rhetorical strategies (to learn a bit more about the 5-paragraph essay, be sure to check out this helpful resource: The 5-Paragraph Essay) You will be using this worksheet to complete your My Latest Obsession essay. You will begin working on your essay in Week 2 and finish it by Week 6. The chart below outlines the sections of the essay that you will complete each week as well as the specific classroom Dropbox that should be used for your submissions. Essentially, you will complete the required sections during the specified week, and then submit your worksheet for grading (you’ll add to your sheet each week and then resubmit it). By our last week, Week 6, you will have written an entire essay using this worksheet...
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...SEXUAL ADDICTION Sexual addiction is a popular model to explain hyper sexuality —sexual urges, behaviors, or thoughts that appear extreme in frequency or feel out of one's control. Hyper sexuality is typically associated with lowered sexual inhibitions. Alcohol and some drugs can affect a person's social and sexual inhibitions. There are differences of opinion among sexologists, sociologists, psychologists and other specialists as to whether the phenomenon represents an actual addiction or even a psychological/psychiatric condition at all. Components of the sexual addiction model draw an analogy between hyper sexuality and substance addiction or behavioral problems like gambling addiction, recommending 12-step and other addiction-based methods of treatment. Other explanatory models of hyper sexuality include sexual compulsivity and sexual impulsivity. Sexologists have not reached any consensus regarding whether sexual addiction exists or, if it does, how to describe the phenomenon. Some experts believe that sexual addiction is literally an addiction, directly analogous to alcohol and drug addictions. Other experts believe that sexual addiction is actually a form of obsessive compulsive disorder and refer to it as sexual compulsivity. Still other experts believe that sex addiction is itself a myth, a by-product of cultural and other influences. Some who have expressed doubts about the existence of sex addiction argue that the condition is instead a way of projecting social...
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