According to cognitive-behavioral theorists, someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder is likely to:

A) have experienced a traumatic event as a young child.
B) have low standards of morality.
C) believe that negative thoughts are equivalent to negative actions.
D) believe that a higher power is in control of his or her thoughts.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A chronic disorder where a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.

Cognitive-behavioral Theorists

Scholars who study and develop therapies based on the idea that cognitive processes influence behavior and emotions, and that altering these processes can lead to change.

Traumatic Event

An incident that causes physical, emotional, or psychological distress or harm, and is experienced as extremely stressful or disturbing.