Pat is constantly cleaning and re-cleaning the house and cannot seem to stop doing so. Pat's behavior is beginning to interfere in other areas of life and cause others, as well as Pat, great concern and distress. Pat's behavior would be described as a(n)
A)phobia.
B)behavioral deficit.
C)behavioral excess.
D)dysthymic disorder.

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Pat's behavior is an example of a behavioral excess, which refers to an overabundance or excessive display of a particular behavior, in this case, cleaning. This behavior is causing distress and interfering with daily life, fitting the definition of a behavioral excess.

Pat Is Constantly Cleaning and Re-Cleaning the House and Cannot