compulsive behaviour

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• behaviour therapy — or behaviour modification Application of experimentally derived principles of learning to the treatment of psychological disorders and the control of behaviour. The concept, which has its roots in the work of Edward L. Thorndike, was popularized… …   Universalium

• compulsive — com|pul|sive [kəmˈpʌlsıv] adj 1.) compulsive behaviour is very difficult to stop or control, and is often a result of or a sign of a mental problem →↑obsessive compulsive gambling/overeating/spending etc ▪ Compulsive overspending in these days of …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• compulsive — adjective 1 compulsive behaviour is very difficult to stop or control, and is often a result of or a sign of a mental problem: Compulsive spending is often a symptom of deep unhappiness. 2 a compulsive liar/gambler/drinker etc someone who has… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• Compulsive hoarding — in an apartment, early 1970s Compulsive hoarding (or pathological hoarding or disposophobia)[1] is the acquisition of possessions (and failure to use or discard them) in excess of socially normative amounts, even if the items are worthless,… …   Wikipedia

• compulsive — [[t]kəmpʌ̱lsɪv[/t]] 1) ADJ: ADJ n You use compulsive to describe people or their behaviour when they cannot stop doing something wrong, harmful, or unnecessary. ...a compulsive liar... He was a compulsive gambler and often heavily in debt.… …   English dictionary

• obsessive-compulsive — ob.sessive com pulsive adj technical someone who is obsessive compulsive tends to repeat particular actions in a way that is not necessary, because they have strong anxious feelings ▪ obsessive compulsive behaviour …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder — (OCD) is a chronic anxiety disorder most commonly characterized by obsessive, distressing, intrusive thoughts and related compulsions. Compulsions are tasks or rituals which attempt to neutralize the obsessions. OCD is distinguished from other… …   Wikipedia

• Obsessive–compulsive disorder — OCD redirects here. For other uses, see OCD (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder. Obsessive–compulsive disorder Classification and external resources Repetitive handwashing is a common OCD sym …   Wikipedia

• Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder — Not to be confused with Obsessive–compulsive disorder. Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder Classification and external resources ICD 10 F60.5 ICD 9 …   Wikipedia

• Obsessive–compulsive spectrum — The obsessive–compulsive spectrum is a model of medical classification where various psychiatric, neurological and/or medical conditions are described as existing on a spectrum of conditions related to obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD).[1] The… …   Wikipedia

• Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorder — comprises a hypothesized spectrum of psychiatric and medical disorders thought to be related to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).McElroy SL, Phillips KA, Keck PE Jr. Obsessive compulsive spectrum disorder. J Clin Psychiatry . 1994 Oct;55 Suppl …   Wikipedia