Asked by Shelby Gallegos on May 31, 2024
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Abe constantly worries about his hands being dirty, and germs leading to an infection. He washes his hands to the point where his skin is chafing, but still worries that his hands are not clean enough. He also carries around alcohol wipes to clean his hands in his car, due to distress over the possibility of germs. He simply feels that his hands are never, ever clean enough. Abe's thoughts are typical of a(n) ________.
A) hallucination
B) obsession
C) compulsion
D) delusion
Obsession
An obsession refers to persistent, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety or distress.
Compulsion
An irresistible urge to perform an irrational or a seemingly unnecessary act, often repetitively, driven by anxiety or stress.
Alcohol Wipes
Pre-moistened towelettes soaked in alcohol, commonly used for cleaning or disinfecting surfaces as well as skin areas before injections.
- Illuminate the specifics and stratification of different anxiety and related disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Illuminate the specifics and stratification of different anxiety and related disorders.
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