Which Statement Is a Cognitive Characteristic of Individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which statement is a cognitive characteristic of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder?

• A) "I have to be absolutely certain that I turned off the computer."
• B) "Thinking about throwing little Timmy under the bus isn't as bad as actually doing it."
• C) "If I just find a way to relax, then everything will be okay."
• D) "My thoughts are always rational."

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Definitions:

Personalities

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

Life-Span Development

The study of how human beings grow, change, and develop throughout the course of their lives, from birth to death.

Social Roles

The patterns of behavior expected from individuals in specific positions or contexts within a society or group.

Personality Change

Refers to alterations in an individual's characteristic patterns of thoughts, behaviors, and feelings over time.