Compulsions such as washing one's hands repeatedly or constantly checking doors to be sure they are locked develop because the patients are:
A) Consciously attempting to punish themselves or others
B) Responding to "the voices" telling them to perform the ritual
C) Unconsciously controlling unpleasant thoughts or feelings
D) Unaware that they are performing the ritual
C
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