Which of the following explanations for OCD is best classified as a learning explanation?
A. If hand washing reduces anxiety about disease, it might become progressively more frequent to the point it would be considered abnormal.
B. Symptoms of OCD may arise following head trauma, the brain inflammation caused by encephalitis, and seizure disorder.
C. Many normal cultural rituals involve elements similar to OCD, including special colors, stereotyped actions, and rigid rules.
D. Disordered behavior similar to OCD occurs elsewhere in the animal kingdom, including in dogs.
Answer: A
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