Ordinary people have occasional intrusive thoughts with bizarre, sexual, or aggressive content, but they would not be considered to
have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What is required for someone to be diagnosed with OCD?
Select one:
a. The person must find the thoughts unacceptable or even dangerous, and experience panic symptoms at the thought of
carrying them out.
b. The person must find the thoughts unacceptable or even dangerous, and try to resist or eliminate them.
c. The person must find the thoughts unacceptable or even dangerous, and develop insomnia and nightmares.
d. The person must find the thoughts unacceptable or even dangerous, and seek help to eliminate them.
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