One Reason Why the Checking Rituals of Certain Obsessive-Compulsive People

question 192

Multiple Choice

One reason why the checking rituals of certain obsessive-compulsive people go on for so long is that

• A) the ritual is an automatic reflex.
• B) such people do not trust their memory of whether they have completed the ritual.
• C) such people experience the ritual itself as an intense sensory pleasure.
• D) such people have a very poor memory of what they have or have not actually done.

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Definitions:

Major Depressive Disorder

A psychological state involving ongoing depressive conditions or an indifference to pursuits, resulting in a severe impact on day-to-day life.

Depression

A common mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness, lack of interest in activities, and can include various emotional and physical problems.

Suicide

The purposeful act of committing suicide.

Informed Consent

Process of obtaining permission from a patient to perform a specific test or procedure after describing all risks, side effects, and benefits.