Which of the following is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by persistent and unwanted obsessions or compulsions that res
ult in senseless and time-consuming rituals? A. generalized anxiety disorder B. panic disorder C. posttraumatic stress disorder D. obsessive-compulsive disorder Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Repetitive behaviors such as hand washing, counting, checking, or cleaning are often performed with the hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Performing these so-called "rituals," however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them markedly increases anxiety.
