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Javad Abbasi Jondani¹, Fariba Yazdkhasti¹

¹Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

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Summary

A new intervention significantly improved memory confidence and performance in compulsive checkers. This evidence-based program also reduced checking severity and negative memory beliefs, offering a promising treatment approach.

Keywords:

OCD compulsive checking intervention memory confidence

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Psychology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Background:

Memory confidence is crucial in maintaining compulsive checking behaviors.
Existing interventions lack a comprehensive approach to address memory confidence factors.
This study addresses the need for a novel, evidence-driven intervention for compulsive checkers.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel intervention targeting memory confidence in compulsive checkers.
To evaluate the preliminary effectiveness of this intervention on memory confidence and related symptoms.

Main Methods:

The Six Steps in Quality Intervention Development Method was employed.
A preliminary randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 20 participants (10 intervention, 10 waitlist control) was conducted.
The intervention's impact on memory confidence, beliefs, performance, and checking severity was assessed.

Main Results:

A seven-session intervention was developed, incorporating psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral techniques.
Preliminary RCT results showed significant improvements in memory confidence and memory performance.
Significant reductions in checking severity and negative memory beliefs were observed.

Conclusions:

The developed intervention shows promising feasibility and potential effectiveness.
Findings reinforce the critical role of memory confidence as a mechanism in compulsive checking.
This study provides a foundation for further research and clinical application.