Title

Selective Mutism

Keywords

Anal character; Anal fixation; Cognitive-behavior therapy; Compulsions; Group therapy; Obsessions; Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD); Perfectionism; Psychodynamic; Psychotherapy

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a personality disorder defined by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency. As with other personality disorders, individuals can become so focused on their rituals that social and personal relationships suffer. The disorder typically begins in early adulthood and presents in a variety of contexts. In this article, we examine the psychopathology, etiology, assessment, and treatment of OCPD. We highlight what is currently known about this personality disorder.

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Publication Title

Encyclopedia of Human Behavior: Second Edition

Number of Pages

302-306

Document Type

Article; Book Chapter

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-375000-6.00310-4

Socpus ID

85043299210 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85043299210

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