Which Descriptor Would Be LEAST Appropriate for Someone Experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which descriptor would be LEAST appropriate for someone experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to the cognitive perspective?

• A) "Let the good times roll. Don't worry about tomorrow."
• B) "I'm a bit of a control freak."
• C) "It seems that I am always more down than my friends."
• D) "I'm having a bit of trouble separating my thoughts from reality. I'm afraid if I think it, it will actually happen."

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Definitions:

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