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.

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Cognitive-behavioral theorists suggest that individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often believe that having negative thoughts is morally equivalent to committing negative actions, which can lead to compulsive behaviors aimed at neutralizing these thoughts.

According to Cognitive-Behavioral Theorists, Someone with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Is Likely