Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder show a cognitive bias associated with overestimating threats,particularly when those threats are personally relevant.

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Studies have found that individuals with OCD tend to have an overestimation of the likelihood and severity of potential negative outcomes, particularly those that are relevant to their personal concerns or values. This cognitive bias can contribute to the development and maintenance of OCD symptoms.

Individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Show a Cognitive Bias Associated with Overestimating