Which Condition Is an Anxiety Disorder Characterized by Persistent Intrusions

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which condition is an anxiety disorder characterized by persistent intrusions of upsetting thoughts and uncontrollable urges or rituals to relieve the anxiety that these thoughts produce?

• A)Bipolar disorder
• B)Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• C)Seasonal affective disorder
• D)Major depressive disorder

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