Richard, whose case is described in the textbook, was obsessed with the idea that if he did not eat in a certain ritualistic way, he would become possessed. This is an aspect of OCD that is termed .

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The term used to describe Richard's obsession is "magical" as he believed that following a specific ritualistic pattern would protect him from possession. This is a common example of magical thinking associated with OCD.

Richard, Whose Case Is Described in the Textbook, Was Obsessed