Psychology says people who check the lock, gas stove and switches again and again aren't forgetful; here's why they do it

Repeatedly checking locks and stoves creates a confidence gap, not a memory issue. This ironic effect erodes certainty as the ...

Psychologists say repeatedly checking locks or appliances is not making memory stronger, but can reduce confidence in what you remember, according to Behavior …

A new study reveals that repeatedly checking locks or appliances may not enhance memory but may actually decrease confidence ...

Identifying brain circuits causally related to OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be an extremely incapacitating neuropsychiatric condition. The symptoms of people who ...
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Why OCD compulsions grow from the need for absolute certainty

OCD and Intolerance of Uncertainty: Why the Need for Certainty Fuels CompulsionsObsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is ...
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OCD Checking and Washing

"Exposure Therapy/Exposure and Response Prevention." Anyone who does any reading about OCD comes across these terms all the time. Most people (including professionals) THINK that they know what ERP is ...
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Researchers identify brain circuits responsible for triggering OCD symptoms

Most of the time, the origin of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is unknown, but in some rare cases, it starts after a brain injury, such as a stroke or a tumor.