An obsessive-compulsive disorder is a disorder in which:
A)the client is bothered either by unwanted thoughts, or unwanted repetitive actions, or both
B)extreme anxiety or panic attacks occur for which no consistent antecedent stimulus can be readily identified
C)the client is debilitated by stress, either because the stressful events in their life are too numerous, or because they are unable to cope with stressful events
D)one's characteristic mode of interacting with others is extremely maladaptive or dysfunctional

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses (obsessions) that cause anxiety or distress, as well as repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that the individual feels compelled to perform in response to the obsessive thoughts, in order to reduce the anxiety or prevent a feared event. The obsessions and compulsions can interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress.

An Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Is a Disorder in Which