Clarisse is receiving ERP behavioral therapy for OCD. Her therapist has asked her to imagine leaving her home, closing and locking the front door, walking to her car, and imagining what would happen if she forgot to lock the door. What response prevention exercise is her therapist likely to recommend next?

a. continue to walk to the car without checking the front door lock
b. check the front door one less time than on the previous day
c. continue to walk to the car and turn around to check the front door lock
d. return to the front door once to check to make sure the front door is locked

Answer: a. continue to walk to the car without checking the front door lock

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