An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent obsessions or compulsions that are inordinately time-consuming or that cause significant distress or impairment is referred to as

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The description given matches the diagnostic criteria for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which is characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts, images or impulses (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that must be performed in response to the obsessions, or according to rigidly applied rules. These symptoms cause significant distress, consume a lot of time (at least an hour per day), and interfere with functioning in important areas of life.

An Anxiety Disorder Characterized by Recurrent Obsessions or Compulsions That