The compulsive need to acquire objects and the inability to discard any objects is known as
A)hoarding disorder.
B)collecting disorder.
C)refuse disorder.
D)none of the above.

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Hoarding disorder is characterized by a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, due to a perceived need to save them and a fear of losing them. It is often accompanied by cluttered living spaces that can interfere with the use of rooms and create safety hazards. Collecting disorder refers to the pursuit or acquisition of items that are often of limited interest or use to the individual, but can be organized and displayed in a way that brings them pleasure. Refuse disorder is not a recognized diagnostic term.

The Compulsive Need to Acquire Objects and the Inability to Discard