Irrational beliefs about intrusive thoughts are likely to __________ one's odds of developing clinical obsessions.

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If someone holds irrational beliefs about intrusive thoughts, such as believing that having them means they are a bad person or that they cannot control them, this can increase their anxiety and distress about the thoughts. This increased anxiety and distress can then lead to the development of clinical obsessions.

Irrational Beliefs About Intrusive Thoughts Are Likely to __________ One's