Corinne is plagued by fears that she is going to be "contaminated" by some germ-infested object she happens to touch, then will develop some horrible illness and die. As a result, she
Engages in elaborate hand-washing rituals. She spends several hours a day at the sink and
Washes her hands after touching anybody or anything that might have dirt or germs. Her
Symptoms are most suggestive of ______ disorder.
A) obsessive-compulsive
B) generalized anxiety
C) panic
D) an acute stress reaction

Question

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Corinne's behavior of engaging in elaborate hand-washing rituals and spending several hours a day doing so suggest that she may have an obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts or obsessions and repetitive behaviors or compulsions intended to reduce anxiety. Her intense fear of contamination and excessive hand-washing are common symptoms of this disorder.

Corinne Is Plagued by Fears That She Is Going to Be