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Habit and impulse disorder
Compulsive behavior (or compulsion) is defined as performing an action persistently and repetitively. Compulsive behaviors could be an attempt to make
Compulsive_behavior
Proposed compulsive sexual disorder
disorders, the latter of which instead classifies such behaviors as a part of compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD). There is considerable debate among
Sexual_addiction
Mental disorder
influencing compulsive behaviors. Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation; rating scales such as the Yale–Brown Obsessive–Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)
Obsessive–compulsive_disorder
Branch of scientific study
a higher tendency towards compulsive behaviors than other strains. Lewis rats show more compulsive lever pressing behavior than Sprague Dawley or Wistar
Animal_psychopathology
Personality disorder involving orderliness
Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a personality disorder marked by a spectrum of obsessions with rules, lists, schedules, and order,
Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder
Obsessive–compulsive_personality_disorder
Behavioral pattern
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a commonly implemented therapeutic intervention for compulsive hoarding. As part of cognitive behavior therapy, the
Hoarding_disorder
Medical classification model
deficits in the ability to inhibit repetitive behavior with known negative consequences, while compulsivity persists as a consequence of deficits in recognizing
Obsessive–compulsive_spectrum
Compulsion to engage in a non-substance related behavior
exercise addiction, compulsive sexual behavior disorder, and food addiction. Exercise addiction is a state characterized by a compulsive engagement in any
Behavioral_addiction
Compulsions toward damaging one's own body in some way
Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) is an umbrella name for impulse-control behaviors involving compulsively damaging one's physical appearance or
Body-focused repetitive behavior
Body-focused_repetitive_behavior
intrusive thoughts. Such intrusive thoughts are frequently followed by compulsive behaviors aimed at "neutralizing" the feared consequence of the intrusions
Relationship obsessive–compulsive disorder
Relationship_obsessive–compulsive_disorder
Mental disorder
Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (CSBD) is a psychiatric disorder which manifests as a pattern of behavior involving intense preoccupation with sexual
Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder
Compulsive_sexual_behaviour_disorder
Excessive arousal and interest in sex
such behaviors and impulses as a separate pathology. Hypersexual behaviors are viewed by clinicians and therapists as a type of obsessive–compulsive disorder
Hypersexuality
Mental disorder
(Latin for "fantastic pseudology"), is a chronic behavior characterized by the habitual or compulsive tendency to lie. It involves a pervasive pattern
Pathological_lying
Psychological disorder of morality
Scrupulosity, also known as religious obsessive–compulsive disorder or scrupulous–compulsive disorder (SCD), is a mental disorder defined by intrusive
Scrupulosity
Compulsive behavior that affects domestic cats
alopecia, also called over-grooming or psychological baldness, is a compulsive behavior that affects domestic cats. Generally, psychogenic alopecia does
Psychogenic_alopecia
Test to rate OCD symptom severity
The Yale–Brown Obsessive–Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) is a test to rate the severity of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. The scale, which was
Yale–Brown Obsessive–Compulsive Scale
Yale–Brown_Obsessive–Compulsive_Scale
Buying behavior that causes adverse consequences
Compulsive buying disorder (CBD) is characterized by an obsession with shopping and buying behavior that causes adverse consequences. It "is experienced
Compulsive_buying_disorder
Rewarding and reinforcing behaviours
and other compulsive behavior disorders like bulimia nervosa and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are still being researched by behavioral scientists
Addictive_behavior
Form of obsessive–compulsive disorder
Primarily obsessional obsessive–compulsive disorder, also known as purely obsessional obsessive–compulsive disorder (Pure O), is a lesser-known form or
Primarily obsessional obsessive–compulsive disorder
Primarily_obsessional_obsessive–compulsive_disorder
Array of every physical action and observable emotion associated with humans
errors. Addiction and compulsive behaviors represent persistent engagement in activities despite harmful consequences. Compulsive behavior consists of repetitive
Human_behavior
Medical condition
commonly known as dermatillomania, is a mental disorder on the obsessive–compulsive spectrum that is characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick
Excoriation_disorder
Harmful repetitive gambling
disorders than exists between PG and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), mainly because the behaviors in problem gambling and most primary substance
Problem_gambling
Tendency to act on a whim without considering consequences
obsessional and compulsive behavior and allows investigation of such problems in normal and clinical subjects. A wide variety of behavioral tests have been
Impulsivity
Class of mental disorders characterized by an inability to resist temptations or urges
impulse-control disorders, including eating, buying, compulsive gambling, sexual behavior, and related behaviors (punding, hobbyism and walkabout). Prevalence
Impulse-control_disorder
Inner conflict due to perceived meaninglessness
faith, and thinking about death. Behavioral components include addictions, and anti-social and compulsive behavior. Existential crises may occur at different
Existential_crisis
Inability to resist the urge to steal
including: recurring or compulsive participation in a behavior in spite of undesirable penalties; weakened control over the disturbing behavior; a need or desire
Kleptomania
cause of obsessive–compulsive disorder is understood mainly through identifying biological risk factors that lead to obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) symptomology
Cause of obsessive–compulsive disorder
Cause_of_obsessive–compulsive_disorder
Compulsive sexual behaviour
the use of pornography. Pornography can be considered part of a compulsive behavior, with negative consequences for one's physical, mental, social, or
Pornography_addiction
Compulsive hair-pulling disorder
Trichotillomania (TTM), also known as hair-pulling disorder or compulsive hair pulling, is a mental disorder characterized by a long-term urge that results
Trichotillomania
Area of study
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Collecting, hoarding and compulsive hoarding are considered to lie on a continuum of the same underlying behaviors,
Psychology_of_collecting
Medical condition
Onychotillomania is a compulsive behavior in which a person picks constantly at the nails or tries to tear them off. It is not the same as onychophagia
Onychotillomania
Sexual stimulation of one's own genitals
literature", and that many cases are undiagnosed. Compulsive masturbation and other compulsive behaviors can be signs of an emotional problem, which may
Masturbation
Types of dementia involving the frontal or temporal lobes
as causative to disorders affecting mental and behavioral aspects. Dissociation from family, compulsive buying disorder (oniomania), vulgar speech characteristics
Frontotemporal_dementia
Stress-relieving activity
obsessive compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Safety behaviors directly amplify fear and anxiety. The use of safety behaviors promotes
Safety_behaviors_(anxiety)
American psychiatrist
and NPR, in relation to contemporary discussions of addiction and compulsive behavior. Lembke was an undergraduate student at Yale University and earned
Anna_Lembke
Behavioral addiction characterized by compulsory indulgence over foods
A food addiction or eating addiction is any behavioral addiction characterized primarily by the compulsive consumption of palatable and hyperpalatable
Food_addiction
the set of guiding principles for recovery from addictive, compulsive, or other behavioral problems originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. The
List_of_twelve-step_groups
Disorder resulting in compulsive behaviors
given cocaine showed the compulsive and involuntary nature of addiction, for humans this is more complex, related to behavior or personality traits. Animal
Addiction
Obsolete diagnostic class of autism
disorder. The repetitive behaviors of AS have many similarities with the symptoms of obsessive–compulsive disorder and obsessive–compulsive personality disorder
Asperger_syndrome
Biologically based theories about the mechanism of obsessive–compulsive disorder
association outcomes. By assigning abnormal values to certain behaviors, OFC may lead to compulsive behavior through modulating action selection in the ventral striatum
Biology of obsessive–compulsive disorder
Biology_of_obsessive–compulsive_disorder
Pleasurable phenomenon elicited via direct stimulation of specific brain regions
way the brain governs behavior through motivation and reinforcement, especially in regard to addictive and compulsive behaviors. ICSS studies of BSR have
Brain_stimulation_reward
Compulsion towards biting one's own skin
'other specified obsessive-compulsive related disorders' and are given the specification of body focused repetitive behavior. People with dermatophagia
Dermatophagia
Psychological disorder
classified as a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder, reflecting recurrent, intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors related to concerns about infidelity
Pathological_jealousy
Treatment method for anxiety disorders
having the individual refrain from the ritualistic or otherwise compulsive behavior that functions to decrease distress. The patient is then taught to
Exposure_therapy
Personality trait
compulsive talking. In the book, he interviews experts. who outline effective treatment for the condition. Chatterbox Compulsive behavior Compulsive lying
Compulsive_talking
American child actress (1978–1988)
result of being abused, Judith began gaining weight and developed compulsive behaviors, such as plucking out her eyelashes and pulling out her cat's whiskers
Judith_Barsi
Influence of pornography on an individual and their intimate relationships
scripts to regulate sexual behaviors. Pornography addiction is a purported behavioral addiction characterized by compulsive, repeated use of pornographic
Effects_of_pornography
Public exposure of intimate body parts
Exhibitionism is compulsive behavior and, as such, is one of the possible symptoms of childhood sexual abuse. It can be linked to traumatic behaviors and traumatic
Exhibitionism
Mental dissociative disorder
obsessive/compulsive behaviors may exist as attempts to deal with depersonalization, such as checking whether symptoms have changed and avoiding behavioral and
Depersonalization-derealization disorder
Depersonalization-derealization_disorder
Mental health certification organization
want to treat sexual addiction, partner trauma/betrayal, and other compulsive behaviors in their clients. Despite the concept of sexual addiction being contentious
International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals
International_Institute_for_Trauma_and_Addiction_Professionals
Compulsive engagement of excessive physical exercise despite negative consequences
addiction can be classified under a behavioral addiction in which a person's behavior becomes obsessive, compulsive, and/or causes dysfunction in a person's
Exercise_addiction
Inherited neurodegenerative disorder
aggression, and compulsive behavior and hallucination and delusion. Other common psychiatric disorders could include obsessive–compulsive disorder, mania
Huntington's_disease
Internally coordinated responses of dogs to internal and external stimuli
were linked to compulsive behavioral phenotypes. A 2019 genome wide association study concluded that a large proportion of behavioral variance across
Dog_behavior
Short-term energy-relieving behavior (STERB) is continuously repeated, sometimes involuntary or compulsive, behavior for releasing the build-up of energy
Short-term energy-relieving behavior
Short-term_energy-relieving_behavior
Penetrative sexual activity for reproduction or sexual pleasure
disinhibition. It was proposed that this 'addictive behavior' be classified in DSM-5 as an impulsive–compulsive behavioral disorder. Addiction to sexual intercourse
Sexual_intercourse
Proposed addiction model
addiction is a proposed addiction model associated with maladaptive or compulsive behavior associated with watching television programming. The most recent
Television_addiction
Form of abuse using verbal communication for intent to harm person and entity
anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, personality disorders, and aggression. Victims of verbal abuse may display abusive behaviors towards other individuals
Verbal_abuse
Medication mainly used for depression and smoking cessation
development of repetitive and compulsive behaviors in patients who may be vulnerable to the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or tics
Bupropion
Neurodevelopmental disorder
schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions). Often has trouble organizing activities
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder predominantly inattentive
Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder_predominantly_inattentive
Form of psychological treatment
that behavior. Research suggests that aversion therapy may be particularly effective for treating alcohol disorders, smoking, and compulsive behaviors when
Aversion_therapy
Compulsive habit of biting one's fingernails
classified under obsessive-compulsive and related disorders in the DSM-5. The ICD-10 classifies the practice as "other specified behavioral and emotional disorders
Nail_biting
Compulsive eating of non-food items
Pica (/ˈpaɪkə/ PY-kə) is the psychologically compulsive craving or consumption of objects that are not normally intended to be consumed. It is classified
Pica_(disorder)
Method of clinical psychology
cognitive-behavioral approach to relapse with the goal of identifying and preventing high-risk situations such as unhealthy substance use, obsessive-compulsive
Relapse_prevention
Behavior pattern
living areas. The homes of compulsive declutterers are often empty. It is the opposite of compulsive hoarding. Compulsive decluttering is a type of disorder
Compulsive_decluttering
American mass murderer (1992–2012)
and repetitive behaviors. Lanza did not speak until he was three years old. By age five, he exhibited obsessive–compulsive behaviors such as excessive
Adam_Lanza
American priest (1938–2025)
rehabilitation centers for youth with drug problems, behavior problems, eating disorders and other compulsive behavior. His rehabilitative methods have been criticized
Virgil_Miller_Newton
Type of dog behavior
epilepsy to be the source of the behavior. Compulsive disorder (CD) is a canine disorder similar to obsessive-compulsive disorder in humans. It is characterized
Fly_biting
Set of personality traits
development or maintenance of addiction. These behaviors extend beyond substance use to gambling, internet use, compulsive eating, and shopping. The validity of
Addictive_personality
Maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience
thought patterns and maladaptive behaviors. It is evidence-based and commonly used for avoidant, obsessive-compulsive, and dependent personality disorders
Personality_disorder
Type of associative learning process for behavioral modification
voluntary behaviors are modified by association with the addition (or removal) of reward or aversive stimuli. The frequency or duration of the behavior may
Operant_conditioning
Non-pornographic material used for sexual purposes
as a form of compulsive behavior and as a substitute for illegal underage pornography and is often a form of evidence for criminal behavior. The history
Child_erotica
Virtual online communities
Research suggests that social media platforms trigger a cycle of compulsive behavior, which reinforces addictive patterns and makes it harder for individuals
Social_media
American writer, educator, and entrepreneur
is having second thoughts". CNBC. Retrieved December 28, 2022. "Compulsive Behavior Sells". MIT Technology Review. Retrieved December 28, 2022. Eyal
Nir_Eyal
American documentary television series
broadcast on May 5, 2010. The series focuses on people with unusual compulsive behaviors. These range from eating specific non-food items to ritualistic daily
My_Strange_Addiction
Type of therapy to improve mental health
obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anger problems. It combines aspects of CBT and dialectical behavior therapy
Cognitive_behavioral_therapy
Proposed eating disorder
rather than as the primary goal. As evidenced by the following: Compulsive behavior and/or mental preoccupation regarding affirmative and restrictive
Orthorexia_nervosa
Obsession with shopping and buying behavior
debate on whether other less recognized forms of impulsive behaviors, such as compulsive buying [...] can be conceptualized as addictions." There are
Shopping_addiction
Stable vice in horses
wind-sucking or crib-biting. Cribbing is considered to be an abnormal, compulsive behavior seen in some horses, and is often labelled a stable vice. The major
Cribbing_(horse)
American regular flight stowaway
2021 that she is mentally ill and that her stowaway conduct is a compulsive behavior. Hartman is homeless and believes a worldwide conspiracy, operating
Marilyn_Hartman
Medical condition
veterinarians have proposed that diet can affect compulsive behaviors in dogs. Drugs may be used until behavior modification has had time to take effect. Antidepressants
Lick_granuloma
Behaviours that are harmful to the individual engaging in them
Self-destructive behavior is any behavior that is harmful or potentially harmful towards the person who engages in the behavior. Self-destructive behaviors are considered
Self-destructive_behavior
Medical hypothesis
The delayed-maturation theory of obsessive–compulsive disorder suggests that obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) can be caused by delayed maturation of
Delayed-maturation theory of obsessive–compulsive disorder
Delayed-maturation_theory_of_obsessive–compulsive_disorder
Sexual interest in or practice of spying on people engaged in intimate behaviors
Clayton, Anita (1999). "Compulsive voyeurism and exhibitionism: A clinical response to paroxetine". Archives of Sexual Behavior. 28 (1): 23–30. doi:10
Voyeurism
Excessive internet usage that causes psychological disorders
addictive disorder. In some cases, this behavior is also referred to as Internet overuse, problematic computer use, compulsive Internet use, Internet abuse, harmful
Internet_addiction_disorder
Video-focused social media platform
minors' mental health through an algorithm designed to be cultivate compulsive behavior. In October 2024, US senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn
TikTok
American television sitcom (1994–2004)
and humorous nature conflicting with Monica's high-maintenance and compulsive behavior. Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay: A masseuse, vegetarian and self-taught
Friends
Finnish health technology company
did not improve well-being and instead led to increased anxiety, compulsive behavior, and overreliance on health data. The article suggested that while
Oura_Health
American psychiatrist
Schwartz to describe obsessive–compulsive behavior. His 1997 book Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive–Compulsive Behavior outlines the disorder and its
Jeffrey_M._Schwartz
1942 novella by Stefan Zweig
The doctor advised him to avoid chess, in order not to trigger his compulsive behavior. The passengers persuade Dr B. to play alone against Czentovic. Dr B
The_Royal_Game
Neuralogical disorder caused by long-term use of dopaminergic drugs
patterns of behavior, leading to problems such as addiction to the offending medication, compulsive gambling, or compulsive sexual behavior, along with
Dopamine dysregulation syndrome
Dopamine_dysregulation_syndrome
Self-report instrument
Dimensional Obsessive–Compulsive Scale (DOCS) is a 20-item self-report instrument that assesses the severity of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms
Dimensional Obsessive–Compulsive Scale
Dimensional_Obsessive–Compulsive_Scale
Avoiding doing a task that needs to be completed
important factor that interferes with sleep, and it is characterized by compulsive behavior patterns that cause people to malfunction. When smartphone use is
Procrastination
Topics referred to by the same term
compulsive, compelling, or compulsory may refer to: Compulsive behavior, a psychological condition in which a person does a behavior compulsively, having
Compulsion
American artist (born 1970)
of OCD and PTSD happened immediately. He was engaged in obsessive–compulsive behaviors, such as avoiding germs. He would wash his hands 20 times in 30 minutes
Jason_Padgett
Medical diagnostic method
(2008). "Using the Sexual Compulsivity Scale to Predict Outcomes of Sexual Behavior in Young Adults". Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity. 15 (8): 97–115. doi:10
Sexual_Compulsivity_Scale
2011 Canadian TV series or program
series profiles people whose dependence on drugs and alcohol or other compulsive behavior has brought them to a point of personal crisis or estranged them
Intervention_Canada
Focused attention on one's mental distress
cognitive symptoms of scrupulosity. Ad nauseam Compulsive behavior Intrusive thought Obsessive–compulsive disorder Ovsiankina effect Perseverative cognition
Rumination_(psychology)
Mental disorder
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are considered effective. SSRIs can help relieve obsessive–compulsive and delusional traits, while cognitive-behavioral therapy
Body_dysmorphic_disorder
Highly focused interests most common in autistic people
girls. Autistic people with obsessive-compulsive disorder may experience intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors connected to their special interest
Special_interest_(autism)
Unusual or odd behavior on the part of an individual
Eccentricity (also called quirkiness) is an unusual or odd behavior on the part of an individual. This behavior would typically be perceived as unusual or unnecessary
Eccentricity_(behavior)
COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR
COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR
Girl/Female
Irish
Comes from ri “sovereign, king†and the diminutive -in and means “the king’s child†or may come from riogach “impulsive, furious.†Regan may be used for a boy or a girl.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Impulsive
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Compulsion Name of a Companion; Assistance
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Irish, Jamaican
Little King; King; Impulsive; Furious; Descendant of Riagan
Girl/Female
Tamil
Truth, Morality, Justice, Good behavior
Female
Italian
Italian name CAPRICE means "impulsive; ruled by whim."Â
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Compulsion Name of a Companion; Variant of Jabr
Boy/Male
Indian
Behavior
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Impulsive in Love
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Compulsion name of a companion
Girl/Female
Tamil
Truth, Morality, Justice, Good behavior
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Gaelic, Irish, Jamaican
Royal; Little King; Descendant of Riagan; Form of Regan; Furious; Impulsive
Boy/Male
Afghan, Arabic, French, German, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Muslim, Sindhi
Studious Person; One who Instruct; Lord; A Prophet's Name; Eager Lord; Impulsive; Lord of Fiery; Prophet's Name
Boy/Male
Muslim
Compulsion name of a companion
Boy/Male
Tamil
Behavior
Boy/Male
Indian
Compulsion name of a companion
Girl/Female
Tamil
Nature, Behavior
Girl/Female
Tamil
Truth, Morality, Justice, Good behavior
Female
Italian
Elaborated form of Italian Caprice, CAPRICIA means "impulsive; ruled by whim."Â
Girl/Female
American, German, Italian
Whimsical; Unpredictable; Fanciful; Ruled by Whim; Impulsive
COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR
COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR
Male
Vietnamese
 Vietnamese name element QUAN means "soldier, warrior." Compare with another form of Quan.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Indian, Kannada
To Destroy
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Bedfordshire named Cranfield, from Old English cran(uc) ‘crane’ + feld ‘open country’.
Boy/Male
English
Bridge.
Boy/Male
Latin
Like unto the lord.
Female
Hungarian
 Short form of Hungarian Katalin, KATA means "pure." Compare with other forms of Kata.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Openhanded. Generous.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Land of Bliss
Surname or Lastname
English
English : (chiefly Devon) variant spelling of Sealey.English : habitational name from Selly Oak in Birmingham, named, like Shelley, from Old English scylf ‘shelf’ + lēah ‘wood’, ‘clearing’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Chase.
COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR
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a.
Having an irregular, convulsive motion.
adv.
By compulsion.
adv.
By compulsion.
a.
Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.
adv.
in a convulsive manner.
n.
The act of enforcing; compulsion.
n.
That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.
a.
Compulsatory.
a.
Pertaining to convulsion; convulsive.
n.
The act of compelling, or the state of being compelled; the act of driving or urging by force or by physical or moral constraint; subjection to force.
adv.
In an impulsive manner.
n.
The act of forcing; compulsion.
a.
Serving to enforce or constrain; compulsive.
a.
Producing, or attended with, convulsions or spasms; characterized by convulsions; convulsionary.
a.
Having the power of compulsion; constraining.
adv.
By compulsion; by force.
n.
Exaction of forced service; compulsion.
n.
A starting, twitching, or convulsive motion.
n.
The quality of being impulsive.
n.
Impulsive power; force; momentum.