AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the most important variable in determining the likelihood of success in improving life for a client with OCD?
A
The client must be willing to make changes in his or her behavior.
B
The client must acknowledge that the behavior is not in his or her control.
C
The client must allow the nurse to decide the appropriate intervention for him or her.
D
The client must be willing to try all new relaxation techniques.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most effective treatments for OCD are Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and/or medication.

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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of adaptive skills include problem solving, meditation, acceptance, and writing in a journal. Maladaptive responses include getting drunk, avoiding situations, suppressing feelings, and obsessive compulsive rituals.

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