Sally is focused on cleaning her home, which she does for 4 hours per day. In particular, the fringe on her rugs must be straight on both sides in all five rooms. This takes considerable time, and she often repeats this 10 to 12 times per day. Her experience is most symptomatic of ______ disorder.

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Sally's behavior is indicative of obsessive-compulsive disorder, as she is obsessively focused on cleaning and her behavior (repeating the straightening of rug fringe) is a compulsive ritual that she feels compelled to perform.

Sally Is Focused on Cleaning Her Home, Which She Does