Brenda is constantly in the habit of arranging and rearranging the things in her house.She feels very anxious when things are not arranged symmetrically and engages in this behavior to dismiss her negative feelings. Consequently,Brenda forbids children from entering her house because she is afraid that they will disturb the balance of orderliness.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders,Brenda is most likely to be diagnosed with

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Brenda's persistent need for symmetry and anxiety when things are not arranged symmetrically suggests symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Additionally, her avoidance of situations that can potentially disrupt the order of her surroundings (in this case, children entering her house) is also consistent with OCD.

Brenda Is Constantly in the Habit of Arranging and Rearranging