A Man Who Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Was Compelled to Take

question 19

Multiple Choice

A man who has obsessive-compulsive disorder was compelled to take very small steps as he walked and to look back repeatedly.What was he trying to do?

• A)reduce the possibility of contamination
• B)ward off an imagined disaster
• C)make sure he didn't make a mistake
• D)restore a sense of safety and control

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