A process whereby the rituals are prevented and the patient is systematically exposed to the feared thoughts or situations is called _____.
A)exposure and ritual prevention.
B)thought-action fusion.
C)body dysmorphic disorder.
D)facetiously

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The process described is exposure and ritual prevention, which is a component of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) used to treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This involves blocking the compulsive behaviors (rituals) that the patient engages in to alleviate their anxiety related to their obsessions, while simultaneously exposing them gradually to the feared thoughts or situations.

A Process Whereby the Rituals Are Prevented and the Patient