Testing the autogenous-reactive model of obsessions.
Two independent studies were conducted to examine the autogenous-reactive subtype model of obsessions [Lee and Kwon, 2003]. Study 1 demonstrated that 30 obsessive-compulsive (OCD) patients' responses to autogenous versus reactive obsessions differed significantly with respect to emotional reactions, cognitive appraisals, and control strategies. Study 2 compared OCD patients whose primary obsessions were of the autogenous subtype (n=13) with OCD patients whose primary obsessions were of the reactive subtype (n=14). Results revealed significant differences between these two groups on several OCD-related domains including OCD symptom profiles, perfectionistic personality features, and dysfunctional beliefs. Theoretical and clinical implications are discussed.
Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-0187, USA.
Han-Joo
HJ
Lee
Seok-Man
SM
Kwon
Jun Soo
JS
Kwon
Michael J
MJ
Telch
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