Research article summary (published 9 Mar 2009):

Inferential confusion, obsessive beliefs, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms: a replication and extension.

Full Abstract

This study replicated and extended previous research regarding utility of an inference-based approach (IBA) to the study of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The IBA is a model for the development of OCD symptoms through false reasoning. One of its key features is inferential confusion-a form of processing information in which an individual accepts a remote possibility based only on subjective evidence. In a nonclinical sample, this study examined the specificity of relations between the expanded Inferential Confusion Questionnaire (ICQ-EV) and OC symptoms. Results were that the ICQ-EV significantly predicted OC symptoms after controlling for general distress, anxiety, and depression. This finding supports the unique association between inferential confusion and OCD. Further, the ICQ-EV was a stronger predictor of certain OC symptoms than scales from the Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire, which itself has shown strong relations with OC symptoms. Thus, both inference-based and cognitive appraisal models appear useful for understanding OCD.

Author information

Author/s: Wu, Kevin D (KD); Aardema, Frederick (F); O'Connor, Kieron P (KP);

Affiliation: Northern Illinois University, 311 Psychology-Computer Science Bldg, Department of Psychology, DeKalb, IL 60115, United States. kevinwu(-atsign-)niu.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

Journal: Journal of anxiety disorders (J Anxiety Disord), published in Netherlands. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 23 (issue 6) : pp 746-52

Dates: Created 2009/05/25; Completed 2009/07/23; Revised 2009/08/12;

PMID: 19345557, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 8/21/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adolescent Adult Confusion - diagnosis; psychology Female Humans Male Models, Psychological

Obsessive Behavior - diagnosis; psychology Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - diagnosis; psychology Personality Inventory - statistics & numerical data Psychometrics Questionnaires Regression Analysis Reproducibility of Results

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