Contents

Preface

Overview of OCD

Abstract

Introduction

1.1. Epidemiological Data

1.2. Clinical and Psychiatric Evidence

1.3. Genetic and Psychological Components

1.4. The DSM-V Debate

1.4.1. OCD as Spectrum Disorder

1.4.2. OCD as Anxiety Disorder

1.4.3. Current Tendencies

1.5. Treatment Approaches

Conclusion

References

Cognitive Deficits Associated with OCD

Abstract

Introduction

2.1. Neuropsychological Test Data

Memory

Executive Functioning

Attention Bias

Set-Shifting

Response Inhibition

Working Memory

Planning

2.2. Cognitive Deficits Across OCD Subtypes

2.3. OCD And Other Clinical Disorders:

Are Neuropsychological

Performances Different?

2.4. Neuropsychological Performance and Treatment

Conclusion

References

Functional Neuroimaging Studies

Abstract

Introduction

3.1. Comparing OCD Patients with Healthy Controls in Neutral or Baseline States

3.2. Scanning OCD Patients During Symptom Provocation

3.3. Scanning OCD Patients During Performance Cognitive Tasks

3.4. Studies before and after Treatment

Conclusion

References

Possible Brain Areas Affected

in OCD: An Overview

Abstract

Introduction

4.1. An Overview

4.2. Limitations of Neurobiological Studies

4.3. Specific Limitations of Neuropsychological Studies

4.4. Specific Limitations of Neuroimaging Studies

Conclusion

References

Cognitive-Behavioral Perspectives

Abstract

Introduction

5.1. Cognitive-Behavioral Conceptualization

5.2. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment

5.3. “Not Just Right Experiences” as a Putative Marker of OCD

Conclusion

References

Computational Models and their Application

to OCD

Abstract

Introduction

6.1. Modeling OCD through

Neural Networks and Computational Models

6.2. Future Directions for Neural Network and Computational Modeling in OCD

Conclusion

References

General Conclusion

Index