The Statement "Often, the Link Between the Obsession and the Compulsion

question 36

Multiple Choice

The statement "often, the link between the obsession and the compulsion is the result of 'magical thinking'" means that the person with OCD believes that repeating a behavior a certain number of times will:

• A) give them extraordinary abilities.
• B) reduce their levels of anxiety.
• C) benefit the society at large.
• D) ward off danger to themselves or others.

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Definitions:

Adhes-

Prefix relating to or implying sticking, attachment, or adhesion, often used in medical terms.

Milli-

A prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one thousandth (0.001) of the unit stated.

Axill-

A prefix denoting a relationship to the armpit or underarm area.

Chem/o

A combining form used in the fields of chemistry or pharmacology indicating a relation to chemicals or chemistry.