Your Doctor Prescribes an Anxiolytic to Help Reduce Your Obsessive-Compulsive

question 14

Multiple Choice

Your doctor prescribes an anxiolytic to help reduce your obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD) symptoms.Given the research on anxiolytics and OCD, what should you expect?

• A)The drug will reduce your obsessive thoughts, but not your compulsive behaviors.
• B)The drug will reduce your compulsive behaviors, but not your obsessive thoughts.
• C)The drug will reduce both obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
• D)The drug will not reduce your obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors.

---

Definitions:

Physical Force

The use of bodily power or strength to exert pressure, move, or otherwise manipulate something or someone.

Threats

External or internal factors perceived to cause potential harm or danger to individuals or groups.

Rough-And-Tumble Play

Social interaction involving chasing and play fighting with no intent to harm.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical, verbal, or psychological.