AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an obsession, as defined in the DSM?
A
Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform
B
Recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges or images that are intrusive and unwanted
C
Love for a certain idea or topic, such as BTS or One Direction
D
Fixation on a certain idea or topic, brought about by unfinished development in the psychosexual stages.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Obsessions. Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety, fear or disgust. Many people with OCD recognize that these are a product of their mind and that they are excessive or unreasonable.

Detailed explanation-2: -OCD DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria Obsessions are defined by (1) and (2): Recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or images that are experienced, at some time during the disturbance, as intrusive and unwanted, and that in most individuals cause marked anxiety or distress.

Detailed explanation-3: -OCD obsessions are repeated, persistent and unwanted thoughts, urges or images that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety. You might try to ignore them or get rid of them by performing a compulsive behavior or ritual. These obsessions typically intrude when you’re trying to think of or do other things.

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