Browsing Theses by Author "Bucarelli, Bianca"
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The persistence of compulsive checking: The role of distrust in attention and perception
Bucarelli, Bianca (University of Waterloo, 2009-09-30)A growing literature suggests that individuals repeatedly check in part because they lack confidence in their memories for previously-completed actions. It has also been hypothesized that the cognitive distrust demonstrated ... -
Understanding repeated actions: Examining factors beyond anxiety in the persistence of compulsions
Bucarelli, Bianca (University of Waterloo, 2014-06-06)Two decades of research on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has helped us develop a strong understanding of why obsessions are often followed by the performance of a compulsive act. What we have understood less well is ...