Which of the Following People Can Be Described as Having

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people can be described as having features of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

• A)Buckie, who locks and unlocks her door three times each time she enters and leaves her home
• B)Scott, who has a low-level state of anxiety that seems to travel with him wherever he goes
• C)Rick, who has an irrational fear of riding on escalators
• D)Mary Jo, who refuses to leave her house because going out in public makes her panic
• E)Guillermo, who experiences sudden, unexpected episodes of sheer terror

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Definitions:

Approach-approach

A conflict situation where an individual has to choose between two attractive options or goals.

Multiple approach-avoidance

A conflict situation where an individual is faced with a choice involving both attractive and negative aspects across several options.

Avoidance-avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when an individual is compelled to choose between two equally unattractive options or outcomes.

Approach-avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when a goal or situation has both positive and negative aspects, making the decision-making process challenging.