The prospective memory deficit theory of compulsive checking

Checking compulsions are the most common manifestation of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), yet the mechanisms which contribute to them are not well understood. According to one prominent theory — the memory deficit theory — individuals’ compulsions to check are fueled by a deficit in memory w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cuttler, Carrie
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/5280