_________________ involves the urge to perform a repetitive, ritualistic behavior in order to attempt to control some future outcome about which one has persistent, overwhelming thoughts.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by the presence of obsessions (persistent, overwhelming thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive, ritualistic behaviors intended to control some future outcome related to those thoughts).

_________________ Involves the Urge to Perform a Repetitive, Ritualistic Behavior