Which statement best describes a compulsion in obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Correct answer: C. A repetitive act performed to reduce distress
- A. An unwanted recurring thought about causing harm
- B. A fixed false belief that others accept as true
- C. A repetitive act performed to reduce distress
- D. A sudden episode of intense fear with palpitations
Explanation
A compulsion is a repetitive behaviour or mental act performed in response to an obsession or according to rigid rules. An unwanted thought is an obsession, while a fixed false belief is a delusion.
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