Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding exposure and ritual prevention treatment for OCD?
A)It is considered the first-line treatment approach.
B)It is especially effective when hoarding is present.
C)It is very intensive,causing as many as 25% of patients to refuse treatment.
D)It is at least partially effective for over half of the patients treated.

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Exposure and ritual prevention treatment is considered the first-line treatment approach for OCD (A) and is at least partially effective for over half of the patients treated (D). While it can be intensive, causing some patients to initially refuse treatment, the success rate is generally high (C). However, there is no evidence that it is especially effective for hoarding specifically, which is a separate subtype of OCD (B).

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Exposure and Ritual