Sophia,a Child with OCD,has an Obsession That Stepping on a Crack

question 81

Multiple Choice

Sophia,a child with OCD,has an obsession that stepping on a crack will result in harm befalling her family members.If she does so by mistake,she has to walk in five circles.As part of her treatment,her therapist has her intentionally step on a crack and will not allow her to walk in five circles.What is this aspect of treatment called?

• A) information gathering
• B) exposure and response prevention
• C) generalization
• D) cognitive restructuring

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Definitions:

Adaptive Value

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