Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Harm OCD(also: Harm Obsessions)
- A subtype of OCD characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts about causing harm to oneself or others, despite having no desire or intention to act on these thoughts. People with harm OCD may experience distressing mental images of violence, fear that they might lose control…
- Hypervigilance
- A state of heightened alertness and sensitivity to potential threats in one's environment, commonly associated with PTSD, anxiety disorders, and trauma. Hypervigilant individuals may constantly scan for danger, feel uncomfortable with people behind them, need clear exit routes,…
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