The Definitions, Symptoms and Causes of the Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (770 words, 1 pages)
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual defines obsessions and compulsions as follows Obsessions are persistent ideas, thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced as intrusive and inappropriate and that cause marked anxiety or distress. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand washing, ordering, checking) or mental acts (e.g., praying, counting, repeating words ...
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