OCD: Symptoms and Features
OCD symptoms
Real World
Howard Hughes, the billionaire aviator, displayed classic OCD — his obsessions about contamination drove compulsive handwashing rituals that eventually consumed hours of his day and severely impaired his functioning.
Exam Focus
Define obsessions and compulsions separately, then link them (compulsions reduce anxiety caused by obsessions) — this two-part link is essential for full marks.
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