Jenny is obsessed with collecting chocolate wrappers. She picks up wrappers from the road and stacks them at her house. Over the years, these wrappers have piled up to such an extent that Jenny is left with only a narrow pathway that leads from the entrance of her house to her bedroom. Although Jenny has been advised by many to get rid of the clutter, she refuses to do so. Jenny is most likely suffering from __________.

A) panic disorder
B) hoarding disorder
C) dissociative identity disorder
D) post-traumatic stress disorder

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martin vertiz · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Jenny's behavior fits the criteria for hoarding disorder, which involves persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, due to a perceived need to save them and a fear of losing them. This can lead to significant clutter and functional impairment. Panic disorder, dissociative identity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder do not fit with the symptoms described in the scenario.

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