Exposure and Response Prevention for the Treatment of OCD Involves

question 109

Multiple Choice

Exposure and response prevention for the treatment of OCD involves

• A) exposing individuals with OCD to their obsession and preventing them from carrying out a compulsion
• B) creating an environment free of things that may upset the clients
• C) exposing individuals with OCD to a social situation where they talk about their compulsions
• D) exposing individuals with OCD to SSRIs for treatment of OCD symptoms

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Definitions:

Insomnia

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Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and low blood glucose, playing a crucial role in metabolism, inflammation, and the body's stress response.

Diuresis

Increased or excessive production of urine by the kidneys, often as a physiological response or due to certain substances.

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