%0 Journal Article %A Mokameli, Zahra %A Neshatdoust, Hamid Taher %A Abedi, Mohammad Reza %T The Effect of Group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder %J Advances in Cognitive Sciences %V 7 %N 4 %U http://icssjournal.ir/article-1-170-en.html %R %D 2006 %K Mathematics achievement, Socioeconomic status, Math self - concept, Attitude towards math, Path analysis, %X Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group cognitive- behavioral therapy on the reduction of obsessive- compulsive symptoms in outpatients referred to psychological service centers in Isfahan . Method: Eight patients were selected using random temporary method and were randomly assigned to two four-person groups: the experimental group and the control group. Maudsley Obsessive Compulsive Inventory (MOCI) was administered to all subjects as pre- and posttests. The experimental group received group cognitive-behavioral therapy for one month, and the subjects in the control group were in the waiting list. Results: Group cognitive-behavioral therapy significantly reduced obsessive- compulsive symptoms in the experimental group in comparison with the control group. Conclusion: Group cognitive-behavioral therapy can be an appropriate alternative in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. %> http://icssjournal.ir/article-1-170-en.pdf %P 8-13 %& 8 %! %9 Research %L A-10-2-149 %+ %G eng %@ 1561-4174 %[ 2006