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.
Lee
Han-Joo
HJ
Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-0187, USA.
Kwon
Seok-Man
SM
Kwon
Jun Soo
JS
Telch
Michael J
MJ
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