1-90Which of the Following Is Necessary for a Diagnosis of OCD

question 110

Multiple Choice

1-90.Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of OCD?

• A)The presence of compulsive behaviors
• B)A persistent awareness of the irrational nature of the obsessions experienced
• C)Evidence of psychosis
• D)The symptomatic behavior causes distress

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Definitions:

Cognitive Abilities

Mental skills that encompass learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and memory.

Qualitatively Different

Describes phenomena or results that are distinct not merely in magnitude but in their fundamental nature or category.

Theory of Mind

The capacity to recognize and understand thoughts, feelings, desires, and intentions in oneself and others, while also grasping that others may hold beliefs, desires, and intentions that diverge from one's personal ones.

Egocentrism

The inability to understand or assume any perspective other than one's own.