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Showing 1 to 20 of 267 for “"Compulsive"”.
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The neurobiological bases of compulsive eating
Compulsive eating behavior is a transdiagnostic construct that shares many behavioral, neurobiological, and theoretical features with compulsive drug use. The focus of this dissertation is to progress a framework for compulsive eating behavior, including identification of risk factors for its …
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The Experimental Induction of Compulsive Gambling Behaviors
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Investigation of attentional bias in obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a prevalent mental health difficulty that has a substantive negative impact on quality of life. The leading psychological treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), is highly effective but has high rates of treatment refusal and dropout resulting in a …
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An Artistic Equivalence of my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
An Artistic Equivalence of my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Thomas Baugh Abstract In this research I explore my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and make manifest equivalent experiences of it through art practice. I investigate my OCD through artistic enactments and test my equivalence of the …
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The role of emotions in obsessive-compulsive experiences
… investigated the role of emotions in obsessive-compulsive experiences. First, a literature review explored whether specific compulsive presentations were underpinned by consistent affective profiles. A systematic search procedure identified 23 studies which were eligible for inclusion. Analysis …
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Assessing Motivational and Associative Learning Mechanisms Underlying Compulsive Drinking
… unknown about what motivates these behaviors. Compulsive drinking may require motivational resources that are not necessary when drinking in unchallenged conditions in order to counteract the addition of these negative consequences. Increased sensitivity to drug-paired stimuli via associative …
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Emotional Interference of Response Inhibition in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
… symptoms that are unique to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It is also well known that sequelae of emotional processes are also implicated in the etiology and maintenance of obsessions and compulsions. However, little research has tested how emotional processes moderate inhibitory …
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Understanding compulsive buying: The dimensions and management of addictive shopping
… paper examines the motivations and dimensions of compulsive shopping as an addictive disorder. Two thousand nonrandom internet messages were collected and subjected to content analyses, resulting in a final sample of 197 subjects. Factor analyses and logistical regression models found varying …
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Brain substrates of behavioural endophenotypes predictive of compulsive drug-seeking
… substance use disorder, is characterised by compulsive drug-seeking and intake in the face of mounting adverse and negative consequences. Despite the prevalence of illicit drug use within society only a small subset of individuals lose control over their intake after protracted drug use. …
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Ghost at the machine : Internet addiction and compulsive computer use
… But it also enables (and possibly encourages) compulsive behavior. Internet Addiction is the compulsive use of the computer and the Internet. Internet use is considered compulsive when the user engages in the behavior to such an extent that he is no longer able to meet his responsibilities and …
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A Clinical Validation of the Obsessive Compulsive Consequences Scale-Revised
… evaluate the clinical utility of the Obsessive Compulsive Consequences Scale-Revised (OCCS-R) and increase understanding of the relationships between the prognostic factors of motivation, insight, treatment compliance and treatment outcome. Study 1 used maximum likelihood Confirmatory Factor …
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Obsessive-compulsive homeland security: insights from the neurobiological security motivation system
… homeland security field through its bias toward compulsive precautionary behavior rather than cognitive reassessment. It recommends 1) further study of security motivation triggers and duration of activation; 2) changes in the communication of potential threats by security practitioners; and 3) …
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Descriptive Experience Sampling of individuals with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder
… of three individuals with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and one non-OCD-symptom participant. Participants were provided with a random-interval generator (beeper) and were asked to "freeze" the aspects of their inner experience at the moment of the beep and record this experience …
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A study investigating parental obsessive-compulsive disorder of children with autism
… to look at the relationship of obsessive compulsiveness between parents of autistic children and parents of non-autistic children. A screening instrument in the form of a questionnaire was used to screen for traits and characteristics of obsessive compulsive disorder. A sample of 60 adults …
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder stigma: Accurate and inaccurate portrayals in electronic media
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EFFECTS OF SIGMA-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS ON COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR AND NEUROPLASTICITY
… Compulsivity is a key feature of obsessive compulsive disorder, which can hinder a person's life and ability to work. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the current treatments for these disorders, which take 8-12 weeks to take effect and leave many patients without adequate …
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