Dagmar is a musician and she loves the fact that she constantly hears new melodies in her head. In fact,

she cannot remember a time when she did not hear music. Why is this NOT an example of an obsession?

A) Obsessions must come on suddenly in response to a stressful life event.
B) Obsessions must be voluntary thoughts that a person knows are irrational.
C) Obsessions must be intrusive thoughts the person finds disturbing.
D) Obsessions must be accompanied by ritualistic actions.


C

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