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Jack Has Been Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Jack has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. He has persistent thoughts that are upsetting and engages in ritualistic actions to reduce anxiety. He feels that he has control over his thoughts and actions, but chooses not to stop them. Jack's case is unusual is that OCD patients usually ____.


Definitions:

Stagnation

The state of not developing, growing, or advancing, often used in psychological contexts to describe periods of inactivity or lack of progress in personal development.

Mindfulness Meditation

A practice of focusing one's mind on the present moment, often as a method for reducing stress and developing concentration.

Sensory Cortex

The part of the brain responsible for processing sensory information received from various parts of the body, including touch, temperature, pain, and movement.

Levinson

Refers to Daniel Levinson, a psychologist who theorized stages of adult development, often involving a mid-life crisis.

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