Sharlisa suffers from OCD. What is the first step her therapist will take with her when using exposure therapy with response prevention?
A) education about OCD and the rationale for the treatment
B) development of an exposure hierarchy
C) exposure to the fearful situations
D) flooding

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Education about OCD and the rationale for the treatment is typically the first step in exposure therapy with response prevention. This helps the patient understand their condition and the logic behind the therapy approach, setting a foundation for the subsequent steps.

Sharlisa Suffers from OCD