Question

question 2
1 pts
in ocd, compulsive behaviors are typically performed to:

• increase pleasure
• decrease anxiety
• enhance social interactions
• improve cognitive function

Explanation:

In Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder (OCD), compulsive behaviors are repetitive actions that individuals feel driven to perform. These behaviors are mainly carried out to reduce the anxiety or distress caused by obsessive thoughts. Compulsive behaviors are not about increasing pleasure (as they are often not pleasurable), enhancing social interactions (they are more about personal distress relief), or improving cognitive function (they don't have a direct impact on cognitive abilities).

Answer:

B. Decrease anxiety