Efficacy of CBT in Treating Contamination-Related OCD

Hard Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior Obsessive-compulsive And Related Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can manifest in various forms and with differing themes of obsessions and compulsions. One specific subtype of OCD is the fear of contamination, where individuals experience intense anxiety about germs or dirt. This leads them to perform compulsive behaviors, such as excessive handwashing.

A recent study examined the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in treating patients with this subtype of OCD. Participants were divided into two groups: one received standard CBT, while the other received a modified form that specifically targeted contamination fears. Researchers measured the participants' anxiety levels and frequency of compulsive behaviors before and after the treatment. Based on these findings, which of the following conclusions can be drawn about the efficacy of treatment for contamination-related OCD?

Both standard CBT and modified CBT are equally effective in reducing symptoms of contamination-related OCD.

Modified CBT is more effective than standard CBT for treating contamination-related OCD.

Standard CBT is ineffective for contamination-related OCD, while modified CBT shows no improvement.

CBT is ineffective for treating OCD regardless of any modifications.

Treatment outcomes are not significantly different between the two forms of CBT.

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