Imprinted Arousal Pattern (IAP): A Transdiagnostic Clinical Reasoning for Compulsive Behaviors
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Published online on April 30, 2026
Abstract
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Objective:Compulsive behaviors across psychiatric diagnoses often recur despite diagnostic clarity, pharmacologic stabilization, and structured psychotherapy. Substance use disorders and behavioral addictions demonstrate high relapse rates, particularly ...
Objective:Compulsive behaviors across psychiatric diagnoses often recur despite diagnostic clarity, pharmacologic stabilization, and structured psychotherapy. Substance use disorders and behavioral addictions demonstrate high relapse rates, particularly ...