Asked by Ebrar Orbay on May 20, 2024
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Before leaving her home,Margaret makes sure that every electrical appliance is unplugged and checks that every window and door is securely locked.She checks everything 17 times according to a strict ritual that she has worked out.If she misses one window,door,or appliance,she must begin all over again.If she tries to skip any step of the ritual,she experiences unbearable anxiety.Margaret is probably suffering from
A) generalized anxiety disorder.
B) specific phobia.
C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A psychological condition marked by involuntary recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions).
Electrical Appliance
A device that utilizes electricity to perform a specific function, ranging from household to industrial use.
Unbearable Anxiety
Intense feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome, that is overwhelming and difficult to manage or endure.
- Comprehend the detailed differences and divergences between disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the detailed differences and divergences between disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias.
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