Which Statement Reflects the MOST Common Obsessive Thought

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement reflects the MOST common obsessive thought?

• A) "If I touch that doorknob, I will be dirty and contaminated."
• B) "I must make sure that the brochures are folded evenly."
• C) "I can hardly stop myself from yelling sexual obscenities in class."
• D) "I hope that person dies a long, slow death."

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Definitions:

Encapsulated End Organs

Sensory receptors surrounded by capsule structures that are sensitive to pressure and vibration.

Frequency Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests the frequency of a sound is coded by the frequency of the neural impulses traveling up the auditory pathway.

Basilar Membrane

A crucial structure within the cochlea of the inner ear, it oscillates in response to sound, enabling the perception of different frequencies.

Anosmia

The loss of the sense of smell, either total or partial, which can drastically affect one's quality of life and perception of food and environmental hazards.