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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What will be an ideal response?
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a. tertiary b. secondary c. primary d. basic