A recurring irrational thought that cannot be controlled or banished from one's mind is called a/an _______.
A)phobia
B)obsession
C)hypnagogic image
D)compulsion

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An obsession is a recurring, uncontrollable, and irrational thought that persists in one's mind despite efforts to stop or ignore it. Phobia refers to an intense and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. Hypnagogic image refers to the vivid and often bizarre images that occur during the transitional state between wakefulness and sleep. Compulsion refers to the repetitive and irresistible urge to perform a particular behavior or action.

A Recurring Irrational Thought That Cannot Be Controlled or Banished