A person who repeatedly washes his/her hands even when they are clean is showing signs of

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anxiety.
anxiety.

a phobia.
a phobia.

obsessive-compulsive disorder.
obsessive-compulsive disorder.

an impulse control disorder............

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The behavior described—repeatedly washing hands even when they are clean—suggests that the person is showing signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This disorder often involves compulsive behaviors, such as excessive hand washing, driven by obsessions, which are intrusive thoughts or fears that generate anxiety.

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