Jack has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. He has persistent thoughts that are upsetting and engages in ritualistic actions to reduce anxiety. He feels that he has control over his thoughts and actions, but chooses not to stop them. Jack's case is unusual is that OCD patients usually ____

a. do not feel they have control over their thoughts and actions
b. do not have upsetting thoughts
c. do not engage in ritualistic actions
d. are not male


a

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