A person often feels that his hands are contaminated and is forced to wash his hands. Recently, he feels this repetitive, distressing thought of repetitive hand washing has begun affecting his performance. Which of the following is the best treatment option for this patient?
AExposure and response prevention
BSystematic desensitization
CDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DSSRI medication
Cognitive behavior therapy deals with:
AOnly maladaptive thoughts
BThoughts and behaviors
COnly problematic behaviors
DUnconscious conflicts and past experiences
A woman comes to psychiatrist with history of spending a lot of time in washing her hands. She is distressed about it but says that she is not able to stop washing. This has started to affect her social life as well. What is the best mode of treatment for her?
AExposure and response prevention
BSystematic desensitization
CCognitive behavioral therapy
DPharmacological agents
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