Psychology / Unit 12 Psych 1344 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Casual Use of "OCD"
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The idea
It is an error to describe a preference for order or tidiness as obsessive-compulsive disorder.
In practice
Someone who enjoys an organized desk experiences satisfaction; a person with the disorder experiences distress and cannot stop.
Where people slip
Casual use makes the disorder sound pleasant and mild, which delays recognition of the actual condition.
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