Question

Ordinary people have occasional intrusive thoughts with bizarre, sexual, or aggressive content, but they would not be considered to have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What is required for someone to be diagnosed with OCD?

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Intrusive thoughts and irrational fears that are only resolved by performing a ritualistic action

For example, fear of germs leads to excessive hand washing which is the fear and the ritualistic behavior to calm the fear