"Compulsive Behavior" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The behavior of performing an act persistently and repetitively without it leading to reward or pleasure. The act is usually a small, circumscribed behavior, almost ritualistic, yet not pathologically disturbing. Examples of compulsive behavior include twirling of hair, checking something constantly, not wanting pennies in change, straightening tilted pictures, etc.
| Descriptor ID |
D003192
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.145.527.100
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| Concept/Terms |
Compulsive Behavior- Compulsive Behavior
- Behavior, Compulsive
- Behaviors, Compulsive
- Compulsive Behaviors
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Compulsive Behavior" by people in Profiles.
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Cantor RM, Navarro L, Won H, Walker RL, Lowe JK, Geschwind DH. ASD restricted and repetitive behaviors associated at 17q21.33: genes prioritized by expression in fetal brains. Mol Psychiatry. 2018 04; 23(4):993-1000.
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Simpson EH, Morud J, Winiger V, Biezonski D, Zhu JP, Bach ME, Malleret G, Polan HJ, Ng-Evans S, Phillips PE, Kellendonk C, Kandel ER. Genetic variation in COMT activity impacts learning and dopamine release capacity in the striatum. Learn Mem. 2014 Mar 17; 21(4):205-14.
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Nicolson SE, Denysenko L, Mulcare JL, Vito JP, Chabon B. Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: a case series and review of previous reports. Psychosomatics. 2012 May-Jun; 53(3):212-9.
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Parish LC, Wolf R, Parish JL. Germophobia: the dilemma of hand washing and protection from germs. Skinmed. 2011 Nov-Dec; 9(6):339-40.
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Brasic JR, Barnett JY, Sheitman BB, Tsaltas MO. Adverse effects of clomipramine. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 1997 Sep; 36(9):1165-6.