Some individuals wash their hands repeatedly, unable to find relief from the thought that they are dirty or contaminated. This obsessive behavior may be related to a disorder of the
A) thalamus.
B) hippocampus.
C) nucleus accumbens.
D) basal ganglia.

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This behavior is characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which is associated with abnormalities in the basal ganglia, a group of structures in the brain involved in processing information on movement and emotions.

Some Individuals Wash Their Hands Repeatedly, Unable to Find Relief