Which of the following statements is true of individuals diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A. Individuals with OCD have the ability to dismiss negative, intrusive thoughts by ignoring or effectively dismissing them.
B. Individuals with OCD dwell on their doubts and repeat their routines sometimes hundreds of times a day
C. Individuals with OCD have an intense fear of being humiliated or embarrassed in social situations.
D. Individuals with OCD experience recurrent, sudden onsets of intense terror, often without warning and with no specific cause.
Answer: B
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