Professor Paragon spends at least half an hour before each class cleaning the whiteboard.Even streaks from the cleaning spray create an overwhelming tension for him,and he is preoccupied by the idea that previous markings are dirty and will contaminate his notes.Over the past month,his inability to stop washing the board has led to increasingly delayed class start times.Professor Paragon's anxious thoughts are _____________ and his repetitive behaviours are _______________.

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Professor Paragon's preoccupation with the cleanliness of the whiteboard and his repetitive behavior of cleaning it before each class indicate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The obsessions are his anxious thoughts about the dirtiness of the board and the compulsions are his repetitive behavior of cleaning it. Therefore, choice A is the best option. The other options are not relevant to the symptoms described.

Professor Paragon Spends at Least Half an Hour Before Each