Kyle is possessed by the thought that he might develop a severe disease due to the germs. He tries to put these disturbing thoughts out of his mind by washing his hands several times a day. Kyle demonstrates:

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Kyle's behavior of frequently washing his hands to get rid of his intrusive thoughts indicates an obsession with cleanliness and fear of illness, which are symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Illness anxiety disorder involves excessive worry and fear of having an illness, but it does not typically involve compulsive behaviors like handwashing. Dissociative identity disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder involve symptoms unrelated to Kyle's fear of germs.

Kyle Is Possessed by the Thought That He Might Develop