Irrational Beliefs Predicts Dimensional Obsessive Compulsive Sub-Scales

Researchers were interested in examining the relationships between Irrational Beliefs and the Dimensional Obsessive Compulsive Scale (DOCS). The researchers used the sub-scales of the Inventory of Irrational Beliefs scale to predict the four dimensions of obsessions and compulsions: Thoughts, Germs, Symmetry, and Harm.