Cecil is preoccupied with thoughts of jumping out the window of his tenth-floor apartment. To reduce his anxiety,he frequently counts his heartbeats aloud. Cecil would most likely be diagnosed as experiencing

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Cecil's behavior of being preoccupied with intrusive thoughts (of jumping out the window) and performing a repetitive behavior (counting heartbeats aloud) to reduce anxiety aligns with the characteristics of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Cecil Is Preoccupied with Thoughts of Jumping Out the Window