Howie Has Been Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

question 30

Multiple Choice

Howie has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder.He has an obsession about contamination.His compulsion is most likely to be

• A) checking locks repeatedly.
• B) cleaning things that are already clean.
• C) continuously thinking about germs.
• D) being unable to stop thinking about washing his hands.

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Definitions:

Hyperventilation

Respiratory rate in excess of that required to maintain normal carbon dioxide levels in the body tissues.

Familial Causes

Factors related to one's family or genetic background that contribute to the development of certain conditions or diseases.

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by persistently high blood pressure.

Heavy Alcohol Intake

Consumption of alcohol above recommended levels, increasing the risk of health problems.