Behavioural or mental acts of neutralization appear to be

A) specific to OCD patients.
B) specific to male OCD patients.
C) specific to female OCD patients.
D) not common among OCD patients.
E) a normal and common activity.

Neutralization

In chemistry, it refers to the reaction between an acid and a base to produce salt and water. In psychology, it's a technique to rationalize or justify behavior that contradicts one's own social norms or values.

OCD PATIENTS

Individuals who suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health condition characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) they feel the urge to repeat.

Behavioral Acts

Observable actions or responses of an individual, often studied in psychology to understand human behavior.