Jack thinks constantly about dirt and germs. He washes his hands hundreds of times a day. Which disorder is most consistent with Jack's behaviour?

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Jack's behaviour is consistent with obsessive-compulsive disorder, which involves persistent, intrusive, and distressing thoughts or obsessions, and repetitive behaviours or compulsions aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing a dreaded event. Jack's focus on dirt and repeated hand-washing are compulsive behaviours aimed at reducing his anxiety about germs.

Jack Thinks Constantly About Dirt and Germs