Which of the following is true of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

A. Nearly six times more women than men suffer from OCD.
B. It tends to begin in adolescence or early adulthood but is not uncommon in children.
C. Once thought to be a fairly common disorder, with new diagnostic criteria, it is now seen as quite rare.
D. Although most people have both obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals, rarely are the two issues related.


Answer: B

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