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 provides a review of the literature on nonclinical obsessive-compulsives
(NCOCs). The main areas of focus include:(a) prevalence of obsessive-compulsive …

Of the many conceptual distinctions present in psychology today, the approach-avoidance
distinction stands out as one of, if not the, most fundamental and basic. The distinction …

Publisher Summary Obsessions are caused by catastrophic misinterpretations of the
significance of one's unwanted intrusive thoughts (images, impulses). This chapter explains …

Emotional Schema Therapy: Distinctive Features offers a concise overview to what is
distinctive about this new approach to helping clients cope with" difficult" emotions. Written …

The present study examined the impact of a brief version of an acceptance-based treatment
(acceptance and commitment therapy; ACT) that teaches patients to accept unavoidable …

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a severe and disabling clinical condition that usually
arises in late adolescence or early adulthood and, if left untreated, has a chronic course …

Three theoretical models of the relationship between cognition and emotion are
examined:(a) ventilation theory (ie, the greater expression of emotion, the better the …

" This is an outstanding book. Clark has undertaken the considerable task of reviewing all of
the key literature on OCD, from early behavioral research to current cognitive theories and …

This study examined the stigma of abortion and psychological implications of concealment
among 442 women followed for 2 years from the day of their abortion. As predicted, women …