AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The student nurse correctly identifies that which one of the following statements is true regarding clients with OCD?
A
Since the client is aware that his or her behavior is bizarre, the client should just stop the behavior.
B
Clients with OCD seem normal on the outside but suffer from overwhelming fear and anxiety.
C
Once a person is successfully treated for OCD, he or she has been cured.
D
Persons with OCD must avoid stress.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -repeating words in their head. thinking “neutralising” thoughts to counter the obsessive thoughts. avoiding places and situations that could trigger obsessive thoughts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cognitive theory According to the cognitive model of OCD, everyone experiences intrusive thoughts from time-to-time. However, people with OCD often have an inflated sense of responsibility and misinterpret these thoughts as being very important and significant which could lead to catastrophic consequences.

Detailed explanation-3: -Establishing a collaborative mutual partnership in which the therapist and patient work together to set goals and complete treatment tasks is particularly important in the crafting of a successful OCD treatment.

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