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Critique of reductionistic models of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Toward a new explanatory paradigm

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  • Franzblau, Susan H.
  • Kanadanian, Monique
  • Rettig, Elizabeth

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This paper explores extant research on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for the purpose of critically analyzing the serotonergic model of OCD, including the model's underlying assumptions, research methodologies and implications for drug-based treatment. Based on a review of animal and human research on self-efficacy, it is suggested that compulsive behaviors be viewed as behavioral strategies to increase feelings of self-efficacy. It is suggested that a research paradigm based on the self-efficacy model be used to explore these behaviors in both clinical and non-clinical populations with the aim of investigating causal factors and for purposes of treatment.

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  • Franzblau, Susan H. & Kanadanian, Monique & Rettig, Elizabeth, 1995. "Critique of reductionistic models of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Toward a new explanatory paradigm," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 41(1), pages 99-112, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:41:y:1995:i:1:p:99-112
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