Which of the following is the abbreviation for a psychiatric disorder characterized by intrusive,unwanted thoughts that result in the tendency to perform repetitive acts?
A)OCD
B)PTSD
C)ALS
D)MS

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OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a psychiatric disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that result in the tendency to perform repetitive acts (compulsions). PTSD stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a different psychiatric disorder caused by exposure to a traumatic event. ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a neurological disorder that affects muscle movement, and MS stands for Multiple Sclerosis, a different neurological disorder that affects the nervous system.

Which of the Following Is the Abbreviation for a Psychiatric