While Sid is sitting at his desk at work an image of harming his young son pops into his mind. Each time this occurs, he touches all four corners of his desk in a particular order. Sid probably suffers from
A) generalized anxiety disorder.
B) agoraphobia.
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D) panic disorder.

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Sid's behavior of touching all four corners of his desk in a particular order is a compulsive behavior that is aimed at reducing his anxiety caused by the intrusive thought of harming his son. This behavior is characteristic of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

While Sid Is Sitting at His Desk at Work an Image