Studies of the long-term course of obsessive-compulsive disorder indicate that which of the following is true?

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Studies suggest that approximately 50 percent of patients still show symptoms after 30 years, indicating that OCD is a chronic condition for many. Option A is incorrect as only 40-50 percent of patients experience complete remission within one to two years of treatment. Option B is incorrect as at a 40-year follow-up, only 10-15 percent of patients showed improvement. Option D is incorrect as there is no significant gender difference in long-term outcomes.

Studies of the Long-Term Course of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Indicate That