Regarding the obsessions seen in patients with OCD, the term "need for symmetry" refers to
A)doing something a number of different ways.
B)keeping things in perfect order.
C)putting everything on one's right and nothing on the left, or vice versa.
D)an illusion of imbalance between sides of the body.

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People with OCD who have a "need for symmetry" obsession feel a strong urge to keep things in perfect order, balanced and symmetrical. They may spend hours arranging items until they feel "just right," and may become anxious or distressed if they are unable to achieve this level of perfection.

Regarding the Obsessions Seen in Patients with OCD, the Term