Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment under the light of new cognitive perspectives. A case study

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Response prevention exposure (RPE) has been considered the treatment of choice for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Its efficacy has been called into question given the clinical and empirical data showing that a great number of patients do not benefit from such treatment (Salkovskis, 1989, Salkovskis & westbrook ,1989). In the present paper, given the most recent cognitive appproaches, we have chosen an integrative model that highlights emotional and cognitive variables. Practical applications can be deriven from Eysenck s Four Factor Theory (1997) in regards to cognitive treatment for OCD; special importance is given to the role played by attentional and interpretive biases for intrusive thoughts. Eliminating these biases constitutes a number one priority. Based on these theoretical models, a case study presented, the application of cognitive-behavioural treatment (CBT) is described; the cognitive techniques used and the results obtained are discussed.
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Revista académica
Ansiedad y Estrés
Año de publicación
2008
Volumen
14
Incidencia
2-3
Número de páginas
321-339
Fecha de publicación
07/2008
Tipo de artículo
Journal article
Editorial
Numero ISSN
1134-7937
Número ISBN
2174-0437
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