Which of the following treatments teaches the person with obsessive-compulsive disorder that no harm will result if they do not perform the ritual?

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Exposure therapy involves gradually exposing the person to the feared object or situation and preventing them from performing the ritual. This way, they learn that no harm occurs even when they do not engage in the compulsive behavior. Hypnosis and psychoanalytic therapy may not be effective for treating OCD, and drug therapy may provide some relief from symptoms but does not address the underlying beliefs and behaviors.

Which of the Following Treatments Teaches the Person with Obsessive-Compulsive