Individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

question 204

Multiple Choice

Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorders:

• A) feel a deep sense of relief if they can talk themselves into forgoing a ritual.
• B) have recurrent and persistent thoughts or images that are often dreamlike and appealing.
• C) may have brain abnormalities such that their "alarm signal" doesn't turn off.
• D) enjoy rituals, such as checking the oven and the locks three times, before sleeping.

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