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a. The obsessions develop in response to the compulsions.
b. The person engages in compulsions, which increases anxiety.
c. The person's sleep is disrupted by nightmares.
d. The person tries to ignore, suppress, or neutralize the unwanted thoughts or impulses.
Answer: d.
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