AP PSYCHOLOGY

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ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would be appropriate outcomes for a client with OCD? Select all that apply.
A
The client will complete daily routine activities within a realistic time frame.
B
The client will conceal the behavior from all persons to avoid anxiety.
C
The client will stop engaging in the compulsive activity.
D
The client will spend less time performing rituals.
E
The client will demonstrate effective use of behavior therapy techniques.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is the gold-standard treatment for OCD.

Detailed explanation-2: -Subclinical OCD has symptoms lasting <1 h/day without any functional consequences. In episodic OCD, remissions (with no or subclinical symptoms) and relapses are seen. Patients with chronic OCD have a continuous illness with significant distress and functional impairment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Therapy for OCD is usually a type of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP). This involves: working with your therapist to break down your problems into their separate parts, such as your thoughts, physical feelings and actions.

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