Jack Is Often Worried That He Comes in Contact with Dangerous

question 58

Multiple Choice

Jack is often worried that he comes in contact with dangerous germs, so much so, in fact, that he always tries to sit near the restroom so that he has easy access to a sink and always carries hand sanitizer around with him. Which choice BEST categorizes Jack's obsession and his compulsion, respectively?

• A) aggressive thoughts and counting
• B) perfectionistic thoughts and arranging
• C) contamination thoughts and cleaning
• D) contamination thoughts and checking

Dispel common myths and stereotypes related to mental illness and violence.

Understand the importance of a continuum between normality and abnormality in psychological disorders.

Identify the implications of social stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness.

Comprehend the characteristics and differentiation between various mood and anxiety disorders.

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