What do all of the compulsions seen in OCD have in common?
A) They all take 15 to 20 minutes to perform.
B) All involve counting.
C) They are engaged in as means of alleviating tension.
D) There is little desire to engage in the compulsion.

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The compulsions seen in OCD are all engaged in as means of alleviating tension. This is a common feature across all of the different types of compulsive behaviors seen in the disorder. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not describe a universal feature of OCD compulsions. Option D is also incorrect as there is often a strong desire to perform the compulsion, even if the individual recognizes that it is irrational or excessive.

What Do All of the Compulsions Seen in OCD Have