According to Cognitive-Behavioral Theories of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), All of the Following

question 62

Multiple Choice

According to cognitive-behavioral theories of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) , all of the following are true about people diagnosed with OCD EXCEPT:

• A) they may be depressed or generally anxious much of the time, so even minor negative events are more likely to invoke intrusive, negative thoughts.
• B) they judge their negative, intrusive thoughts as more unacceptable than most people would and become more anxious and guilty about having them.
• C) they appear to believe that they should be able to control all thoughts, and have trouble accepting that everyone has horrific notions from time to time.
• D) they believe that having intrusive thoughts means they are going crazy, but they do not equate having the thoughts with actually engaging in the behaviors.

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