Obsessions are defined as persistent recurring voluntary thoughts, images, or impulses that invade consciousness and cause great distress. These thoughts are often irrational and unwanted, and may lead to compulsive behaviors in an attempt to alleviate the anxiety they produce. Examples of obsessions include worries about contamination, fears of harming oneself or others, and a need for symmetry or orderliness.

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Obsessions involve a

A) persistent, irresistible, irrational urge to perform an act or ritual repeatedly.
B) generalized feeling of apprehension, fear, or tension that may be associated with a particular object or situation.
C) sudden loss of conscious and a failure to recall what took place during the episode.
D) persistent recurringvoluntary thought, image, or impulse thatvades consciousness and causes great distress

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