Simone is instructed to deliberately think about her troubling and unpleasant thoughts

While she would normally engage in ritualistic behaviors to decrease the anxiety associated with these thoughts, her therapist refuses to allow her to engage in any of those behaviors. In an effort to help her overcome the diagnosis of _____, Simone's therapist is utilizing the _____ technique.

Fill in the blank with correct word

Answer: obsessive-compulsive disorder; exposure and response prevention

Psychology

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