A disorder characterized by recurrent, distressing, and unavoidable preoccupations or irresistible drives to perform specific rituals the patient believes will prevent some harmful event is:

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The disorder described is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), characterized by recurring, distressing obsessions and compulsions. Choice A (ODD) refers to oppositional defiant disorder, which involves a pattern of defiance and disobedience towards authority figures. Choice C (PTSD) refers to post-traumatic stress disorder, which is characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks and avoidance following a traumatic event. Choice D (SAD) refers to social anxiety disorder, which involves extreme fear or nervousness in social situations.

A Disorder Characterized by Recurrent, Distressing, and Unavoidable Preoccupations or Irresistible