What element of OCD applies to Richard (the case described in the textbook), who was obsessed with the idea that if he did not eat in a certain ritualistic way, he would become possessed?

A. Need for symmetry
B. Magical thinking
C. Emotional reasoning.
D. Demonic obsessions


Answer: B

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