Which of the following is true of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
A) Nearly six times more women than men suffer from OCD.
B) This disorder tends to begin in adolescence or early adulthood, but is not uncommon in children.
C) Once thought to be a fairly common disorder, with new diagnostic criteria, it is seen as quite rare.
D) Although most people have both obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals, rarely are the two issues related.

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OCD typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood, but can also occur in children.

Answer: A is incorrect because OCD affects men and women equally.

Answer: C is incorrect because the prevalence of OCD has not changed with new diagnostic criteria, it is estimated to affect about 1-2% of the population.

Answer: D is incorrect because obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals are typically related in people with OCD.

Which of the Following Is True of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder