AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An anxiety disorder consisting of uncontrollable thoughts and feeling the need to perform certain rituals.
A
Phobia
B
Bipolar Disorder
C
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
D
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress.

Detailed explanation-2: -Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Detailed explanation-3: -OCD compulsions, or rituals, are distressing and repetitive actions or mental exercises that people with OCD perform to alleviate feelings of disgust or anxiety. The point of these rituals can also be to prevent a dangerous or harmful situation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common anxiety disorder. It causes unreasonable thoughts, fears, or worries. A person with OCD tries to manage these thoughts through rituals. Frequent disturbing thoughts or images are called obsessions.

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