A strictly behavioural therapist treating Steve for contamination fear due to OCD would use which of the following interventions?
A)Have Steve meditate daily.
B)Have Steve challenge the idea it is necessary to be clean.
C)Have Steve purposely get dirty.
D)Have Steve say 'stop' to himself quietly when he feels he must wash.

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Behavioral therapy for OCD, particularly for contamination fears, often involves exposure and response prevention (ERP). This means gradually exposing the person to the source of their fear (in this case, getting dirty) without allowing them to perform their usual compulsive behaviors (e.g., washing). This helps the individual learn that the anxiety or distress decreases over time without the compulsive action, thereby reducing the fear and compulsion over time. Choices A, B, and D do not specifically align with strictly behavioral approaches as they involve meditation, cognitive restructuring, and thought stopping, respectively.

A Strictly Behavioural Therapist Treating Steve for Contamination Fear Due