Multidimensional Measures of Impulsivity in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Cannot Wait and Stop

Abstract

Increased Action and choice impulsivity, and decreased risk taking propensities were found in OCD. These findings seem to be consistent with clinical characteristics of OCD such as greater preference for or avoid risky situations (avoidance), inability to wait tension relief may provoke safety behaviors (compulsion) and inability to stop already started behaviors (repetition).