Describe the similarities and differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and individuals diagnosed with the anxiety disorder called obsessive-compulsive disorder

What will be an ideal response?


People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are characterized by a fixation on things being done right, or their way. They become preoccupied with details, which can interfere with their ability to complete tasks. This disorder is distantly related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder) since some of the characteristics overlap; however, the personality disorder tends to be pervasive but less extreme than the anxiety disorder.

Psychology

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