Obsessive-compulsive disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorders ( 36 Questions)
The observation that the client's obsessions and compulsions are consistent with their self-image would not necessarily support the diagnosis of OCD. This could be applicable to other mental disorders as well, where the symptoms align with the individual's self-concept.
If the client engages in compulsions to achieve pleasurable outcomes, this might suggest a different perspective. OCD compulsions are typically performed to alleviate distress or prevent a feared event, not for achieving pleasure.
If the client's obsessions and compulsions are not causing significant distress, this could point towards other disorders or even potentially normal behavior. OCD is characterized by the distress caused by the obsessions and the urge to perform compulsions to alleviate this distress.
The correct answer. In OCD, individuals are aware that their obsessions and compulsions are irrational and excessive. This self-awareness differentiates OCD from other disorders where the beliefs and behaviors might be seen as reasonable by the individual.
Choice A rationale:
The observation that the client's obsessions and compulsions are consistent with their self-image would not necessarily support the diagnosis of OCD. This could be applicable to other mental disorders as well, where the symptoms align with the individual's self-concept.
Choice B rationale:
If the client engages in compulsions to achieve pleasurable outcomes, this might suggest a different perspective. OCD compulsions are typically performed to alleviate distress or prevent a feared event, not for achieving pleasure.
Choice C rationale:
If the client's obsessions and compulsions are not causing significant distress, this could point towards other disorders or even potentially normal behavior. OCD is characterized by the distress caused by the obsessions and the urge to perform compulsions to alleviate this distress.
Choice D rationale:
The correct answer. In OCD, individuals are aware that their obsessions and compulsions are irrational and excessive. This self-awareness differentiates OCD from other disorders where the beliefs and behaviors might be seen as reasonable by the individual.