Dave washes his hands at least 50 times per day, even though his hands are rarely dirty. Dave's behavior is an example of a(n)

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Dave's behavior is an example of a compulsion, which is a repetitive behavior or mental act that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, or according to rules that must be applied rigidly, often in response to irrational fears of contamination or harm.

Dave Washes His Hands at Least 50 Times Per Day