What must a person demonstrate in order to be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder?

a. a history of phobias
b. free-floating anxiety
c. both obsessions and compulsions
d. realization that the obsessions or compulsions are excessive or unreasonable


Answer: d.

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