Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of Compulsions in OCD

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not characteristic of compulsions in OCD?

• A) They reduce anxiety when performed.
• B) They can often be linked to obsessional thoughts.
• C) They are done in a mechanical and automatic way.
• D) Individuals often have insight into the excessive and irrational nature of their compulsive behavior.

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