In obsessive-compulsive disorder, a common obsession:
A. Is that of "contamination" and washing or avoidance of a particular object that is contaminated
B. Involves repetitive behaviors in response to preoccupations with perceived flaws in physical appearance
C. Is a marked fear of being the center of attention or behaving in a way that will result in embarrassment or humiliation
D. None of the above
ANS: A
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is defined by obsessions (recurring thoughts) and compulsions (recurrent actions) over which the patient has little or no control. These defining characteristics interfere with functioning and may cause embarrassment. The most common obsession is that of "contamination" and washing or avoidance of a particular object that is contaminated. Another common obsession is self-doubt, associated with repeatedly checking to see that routine safety chores are done. Body dysmorphic disorder involves repetitive behaviors or mental acts in response to preoccupations with perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance. Social anxiety disorder (formerly called social phobia) is characterized by a marked fear of being the center of attention or behaving in a way that will result in embarrassment or humiliation.
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