Repeatedly thinking about your own death is to ________ as repeatedly washing your hands is to ________.

A) paranoia; dissociation
B) narcissism; agoraphobia
C) delusion; phobia
D) obsession; compulsion

Obsession

Persistent, unwanted thoughts that cause distress or anxiety.

Compulsion

Repetitive and irrational behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform, often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Repeatedly Washing

Often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this behavior involves the compulsive urge to wash one's hands or objects to alleviate distress or anxiety.