Analogue samples are often used to study obsessive–compulsive (OC) symptoms and
related phenomena. This approach is based on the hypothesis that results derived from …

This article reviews empirical findings on two key premises of the appraisal model of
obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD):(a) non-clinical populations experience intrusive …

In this article, we develop a computational model of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD).
We propose that OCD is characterized by a difficulty in relying on past events to predict the …

The current article attempts to provide a theoretical account of obsessions about blasphemy,
sexuality, and aggression from an inference-based perspective. It is argued that self …

Background: It has been suggested that the perinatal period is a period of increased risk for
the development and/or exacerbation of OCD and that postpartum OCD (ppOCD) presents a …

Over the past three decades, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has moved from an
almost untreatable, life-long psychiatric disorder to a highly manageable one. This is a very …

Intrusive thoughts feature as a key factor in our current understanding of Obsessive–
Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Cognitive theories of OCD assume that the interpretation of …

Background The inference-based approach (IBA) postulates that individuals with obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD) confuse a possibility with reality (inferential confusion) according …

The current study represents the further development and validation of an expanded version
of the Inferential Confusion Questionnaire (ICQ-EV) in non-clinical and clinical samples …

Abstract The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th ed. defines obsessions in obsessive–
compulsive disorder (OCD) as frequent, persistent, intrusive, unwanted thoughts that …