Obsessions Are Often Accompanied by Compulsive Behaviors

question 10

Multiple Choice

Obsessions are often accompanied by compulsive behaviors. Which of the following is not true?

• A) Obsession of contamination is linked with excessive cleaning.
• B) Obsession of pathological doubt is linked with hoarding.
• C) Obsession of symmetry is linked with arranging things until they are perfect.
• D) Somatic obsession is linked with checking the body for signs of illness.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of the four stages of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, spanning from birth to about 2 years, where infants learn about the world through their movements and sensory experiences.

Action

The process or act of doing something, typically to achieve an objective or handle a situation.

Thought

The process of thinking or the mental arrangement of ideas, concepts, and information.

Physical Play

Activities that utilize physical movements and actions, helping in the development of motor skills, strength, and health.