Which of the Following Statements Is True of Individuals Diagnosed

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of individuals diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) ?

• A)Individuals with OCD are less likely to be bothered by lingering doubts about whether they have avoided an unpleasant or dreaded outcome.
• B)Individuals with OCD feel extraordinarily relieved if they do not act out their compulsions.
• C)Individuals with OCD show a cognitive bias associated with overestimating threats, especially when such threats are personally relevant.
• D)Individuals with OCD have the ability to dismiss negative, intrusive thoughts by ignoring or effectively dismissing them.

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Definitions:

Articular Cartilage

The smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, enabling smooth movement and absorbing shocks.

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of hyaline cartilage where growth in length of the long bones occurs.

Zone of Proliferation

A region in growing bone where cartilage cells are produced and divide, contributing to bone lengthening.

Zone of Calcification

A region in bone growth where cartilage cells are replaced by bone, contributing to bone hardening.