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Characteristics of phobias, depression and OCD

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Marcus, a young software engineer, is plagued by persistent, intrusive thoughts that the gas lines in his kitchen are leaking and will trigger a catastrophic explosion that destroys his apartment building. To manage this overwhelming dread, he feels compelled to touch each dial on his stove exactly sixteen times in a specific counter-clockwise sequence before he can leave his flat. This ritual often takes so long that he is repeatedly late for work.

Explain what is meant by 'obsessions' and 'compulsions'. Refer to Marcus in your answer.

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Characteristics of phobias, depression and OCD Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Characteristics of phobias, depression and OCD

Practise AQA A Level Psychology Characteristics of phobias, depression and OCD with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 46 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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