Barbara Experiences Frequently Intrusive Thoughts That She Wishes Would Go

question 93

Multiple Choice

Barbara experiences frequently intrusive thoughts that she wishes would go away. These thoughts cause her extreme anxiety, and she avoids things that remind her of the thoughts. She is most likely suffering from

• A) schizophrenia.
• B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C) hypochondriasis.
• D) a delusional disorder.

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