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 …
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted global measures to prevent infection. Experts assume that it is particularly affecting people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) …
In this concluding chapter, I follow the approach of the introductory chapter in taking a personal perspective to discuss what I see are critical issues, open questions, and future …
Intolerance of uncertainty (IU)–a dispositional characteristic resulting from negative beliefs about uncertainty and its implications–may be an important construct in anxiety disorders …
EL Gentes, AM Ruscio - Clinical psychology review, 2011 - Elsevier
Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) has been suggested to reflect a specific risk factor for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), but there have been no systematic attempts to evaluate …
S Rachman - Behavior and cognitive therapy today, 1998 - Elsevier
Publisher Summary Obsessions are caused by catastrophic misinterpretations of the significance of one's unwanted intrusive thoughts (images, impulses). This chapter explains …
This paper reviews the characteristics of clinical perfectionism and proposes a new definition of the phenomenon. It is suggested that the defining feature of clinically significant …
This practical resource provides an evidence-based framework for treating clients struggling with perfectionism, whether as the main presenting problem or in conjunction with …
Clinical experience suggests that perfectionism can impede the successful treatment of psychological disorders. This review examines the concept of perfectionism, critically …