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What causes compulsive hoarding?

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What causes compulsive hoarding?

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A. Although we cannot yet determine the ultimate cause of compulsive hoarding, we do know enough about the problem to develop some theories about it. Based on what we know about this problem, we have proposed a Cognitive Behavioral Model of Compulsive Hoarding. This model suggests that hoarding is based on 5 interrelated deficits or problems: • Information processing deficits • Problems with emotional attachments to possessions • Strong beliefs about the nature of possessions • Motivational problems • Behavioral avoidance Randy Frost, Ph.D.