When diagnosing obsessive-compulsive disorder in children, one must be mindful of the developmental trajectory for repetitive behaviors. What does this statement mean?

What will be an ideal response?


Rituals are common among children and do not automatically indicate a disorder. Some children with medical illnesses repeat behaviors for self-care purposes related to their illnesses. Ritualistic behaviors, like fears, appear to follow a developmental sequence and often disappear with increasing maturity.

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How is it that some people with even severe amnesia are able to learn skills that may allow them to participate in competitive employment opportunities?

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Which of the following can be more important to job satisfaction than the amount of money an employee receives?

A. Performing a job that consists of relatively simple tasks B. Knowing that salary and pay raise decisions are made fairly C. Nothing is more important to job satisfaction than money D. Knowing that supervisors will be responsible for goal setting

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The majority of the world's people live in individualistic cultures

a. True b. False

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Various studies have found that ¬¬¬¬____ of American emerging adults report having sex outside of a romantic partnership

a. 10% b. 25% c. 50% d. 70%

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