Richard, Whose Case Is Described in the Textbook, Was Obsessed

question 116

Multiple Choice

Richard, whose case is described in the textbook, was obsessed with the idea that if he did not eat in a certain ritualistic way, he would become possessed. This is an aspect of OCD that is termed .

• A) symmetrical
• B) magical
• C) logical
• D) demonic

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