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yoroshambo

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Distinguish between the compulsions and obsession that beset people suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Provide examples of each.

Question 2

In isolated instances, a qualified physical therapist may select one or a few contraindicated exercises to treat a certain injury or disability in a carefully supervised setting.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Some individuals who have an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) suffer only from an obsessiona recurring idea, thought, or image that they realize, at least initially, is senseless.

The most common obsessions are these:
 Repetitive thoughts that usually involve harm and danger
 Contamination (for example, becoming infected by shaking hands)
 Doubt (for example, wondering whether one has performed some act, such as having hurt
someone in a traffic accident)

Most people with OCD also suffer from a compulsion, a repetitive behavior performed according to certain rules or in a stereotyped fashion. The most common compulsions include the following:
 Hand-washing
 Cleaning
 Repeating words silently
 Counting
 Checking (for example, making sure dozens of times that a door is locked)

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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