A Plausible Estimate of the Prevalence of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Among

question 74

Multiple Choice

A plausible estimate of the prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder among adults is 1 adult in ______.

• A) 20
• B) 35
• C) 125
• D) 200

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Definitions:

Classically Conditioned Responses

Learned responses to previously neutral stimuli through association with stimuli that naturally evoke responses.

Anticipated Danger

The expectation or prediction of harm, threat, or risk, leading to caution or preventive actions.

Ruminating

The act of continuously thinking about the same thoughts, often negative, which can interfere with problem-solving and lead to emotional distress.

Introspective Style

A cognitive style characterized by the tendency to frequently examine and analyze one's own thoughts and feelings.