Rima washes her hands repeatedly,unable to find relief from the thought that they are dirty or contaminated.This obsessive behavior may be related to a disorder of the ____.
A)thalamus
B)hippocampus
C)nucleus accumbens
D)basal ganglia

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The basal ganglia are responsible for motor control and habit formation, including repetitive behaviors seen in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Rima's repetitive handwashing behavior may be related to an OCD-related dysfunction of the basal ganglia.

Rima Washes Her Hands Repeatedly,unable to Find Relief from the Thought