Diagnosis
A diagnosis is only made if these personality traits cause "this" to a person's social or work life.
Significant Impairment (or Distress)
This "P-word" describes a person’s refusal to finish a task unless it is absolutely flawless.
Perfectionism
This biological factor means OCPD can be passed down through DNA.
Genetics
This 3-letter acronym refers to the anxiety disorder involving intrusive thoughts and rituals, often confused with OCPD?
OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder)
This is the most common form of "talk therapy" used to help people with OCPD change their rigid thinking.
To separate OCPD from a phase, the symptoms must be "this," meaning they have lasted for many years.
stable or long-term
People with OCPD are often obsessed with these, as well as lists, schedules, and organization.
rules
OCPD often develops as a way to avoid this, such as being yelled at for making a mistake.
criticism, or punishment
While OCD is often caused by anxiety, OCPD is defined as this type of "disorder" involving long-term personality traits?
Personality Disorder
Treatment often focuses on increasing this "F-word," which is the opposite of being rigid or stubborn.
Flexibility
A doctor must confirm the person isn't just "this," a common trait for high-achievers that doesn't reach the level of a disorder.
type of personality
This term describes being overly devoted to work and productivity while ignoring friends and fun.
Workaholism (or Over-conscientiousness)
Growing up with this type of extremely strict and controlling parent is a major risk factor.
Authoritarian
in this condition, the person usually knows their symptoms are a problem; in OCPD, they often think their way is the "right" way
OCD
This type of group therapy helps OCPD patients learn how their perfectionism affects their social life.
interpersonal therapy
This is the term for the detailed interview process a psychologist uses to "rule out" other disorders.
Differential Diagnosis
This is the inability to throw away worthless or broken objects, even if they have no sentimental value.
hoarding
A lack of this mood-regulating brain chemical may play a role in the disorder.
serotonin
This term describes OCPD because the traits align with the person's self-image, unlike the "unwanted" thoughts in OCD
Ego syntonic
Because OCPD isn't caused by a chemical imbalance like depression, these are rarely the "primary" treatment, though they may help with anxiety.
Medications
This specific OCPD trait involves a rigid adherence to "these," even when they make a task take much longer.
Moral or Ethical Standards
This is a refusal to let others help with tasks unless they agree to do them exactly "their way."
inability to delegate
This theory suggests OCPD is a "maladaptive" version of these normally helpful traits, like being tidy.
adaptive traits.
True or False: A person can be diagnosed with both OCD and OCPD at the same time
True
This is often the hardest part of treatment because people with OCPD often don't believe they need help
gaining self awareness