Characteristics

About the lecture

In this lecture, we think about the behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of OCD, focusing in particular on: (i) compulsive behaviours and avoidance (behavioural); (ii) anxiety, distress, depression, guilt and disgust (emotional); (iii) obsessive thoughts and insights into the condition (cognitive); (iv) how these characteristics form a cycle of OCD which perpetuates the condition and from which it is difficult for sufferers to break free.

About the lecturer

Emma Sharpe graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Loughborough University in 2011. Following this, she went on to complete both an MRes in 2012 and PhD in 2015. She joined the University of Derby as a lecturer in October 2015, having previously worked as a University Teacher at Loughborough University.