Jeff collects books,paperclips,pennies,empty soda cans,and old trophies.He has so many objects in his collection that it interferes with his daily life and he cannot stop collecting things no matter how hard he tries.Jeff would most likely be diagnosed with what psychological disorder?

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Jeff's behavior of collecting objects to the point where it interferes with his daily life and he cannot stop collecting things suggests that he may have hoarding disorder. Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available in case of a panic attack. Panic disorder involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks. Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety. While hoarding disorder may involve some obsessive-compulsive tendencies, it is a distinct disorder characterized by difficulty discarding possessions regardless of their value and an accumulation of clutter that interferes with the normal use of living spaces.

Jeff Collects Books,paperclips,pennies,empty Soda Cans,and Old Trophies