While Stefano is sitting at his desk at work, an image of harming his young son pops into his mind. Each time this occurs, he touches all four corners of his desk in a particular order. Stefano probably suffers from __________.
A) generalized anxiety disorder
B) agoraphobia
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) panic disorder

Question

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The scenario describes an individual experiencing intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and engaging in repetitive behaviors (compulsions) in response to those thoughts. This is a classic symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

While Stefano Is Sitting at His Desk at Work, an Image