Angel Is Worried That Her Intrusive, Unacceptable Thoughts Are Signs

question 44

Multiple Choice

Angel is worried that her intrusive, unacceptable thoughts are signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Research suggests that ____.

• A) unless the thoughts are bizarre, she does not have the disorder
• B) she probably has the disorder because it is defined by intrusive thoughts
• C) she cannot have the disorder unless she engages in compulsive behaviors
• D) such thoughts are common unless they cause her discomfort or are uncontrollable

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Definitions:

Internal Traits

Characteristic or qualities within a person that influence their behavior and attitude, often considered part of one's personality.

Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

An extreme form of normal separation anxiety that is characterized by anxiety about separating from parents; SAD often takes the form of school refusal.

Social Anxiety

Social Anxiety is a chronic mental health condition characterized by an intense fear or anxiety of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social or performance situation.

Erikson

Refers to Erik H. Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychological development of humans, marked by eight stages from infancy to adulthood.