Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a condition in which a person is preoccupied with rules, orderliness, and control.
Alternative Names
Personality disorder - obsessive-compulsive
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder tends to occur in families, so genes may be involved. A person's childhood and environment may also play roles.
This condition can affect both men and women, but it most often occurs in men.
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Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
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Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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