On several recent occasions Sarah intentionally used cigarettes to inflict painful but non-life-threatening burns on her arms.Her behavior best illustrates

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NSSI (non-suicidal self-injury) involves intentionally causing harm or injury to oneself without intending to end one's life. Sarah's behavior of using cigarettes to inflict painful burns on her arms is an example of NSSI. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) involves experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety as a result of a traumatic event. DID (dissociative identity disorder) involves a disruption of identity, where a person develops at least two distinct personalities. OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) involves experiencing intrusive and unwanted thoughts or obsessions, which lead to repetitive behaviors or compulsions. None of these disorders accurately describe Sarah's behavior.

On Several Recent Occasions Sarah Intentionally Used Cigarettes to Inflict