Increased functional impairment and poorer OCD outcomes are more likely when _____________.
A) parents practice accommodation
B) parents confront the OCD behaviors of their children head on
C) children also experience trichotillomania
D) children are not diagnosed with OCD until they are older

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Parents practicing accommodation, such as helping their child avoid situations that trigger their OCD or taking over their child's responsibilities, can actually worsen the child's OCD symptoms and functional impairment. This can lead to poorer OCD outcomes.

Increased Functional Impairment and Poorer OCD Outcomes Are More Likely