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Question
A person who repeatedly washes his/her hands even when they are clean is showing signs of(1 point)
Responses

anxiety.
anxiety.

a phobia.
a phobia.

obsessive-compulsive disorder.
obsessive-compulsive disorder.

an impulse control disorder.

1 answer

The correct answer is obsessive-compulsive disorder. This condition is characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions), such as excessive handwashing.