Pat Is Constantly Cleaning and Re-Cleaning the House and Cannot

question 29

Multiple Choice

Pat is constantly cleaning and re-cleaning the house and cannot seem to stop doing so. Pat's behavior is beginning to interfere in other areas of life and cause others, as well as Pat, great concern and distress. Pat's behavior would be described as a(n)

• A)phobia.
• B)behavioral deficit.
• C)behavioral excess.
• D)dysthymic disorder.

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Definitions:

Selfish

Exhibiting concern or care only for oneself, often at the expense of others.

Antisocial

Characterized by behavior that opposes or lacks consideration for the well-being of others, often violating social norms.

Personal Distress

A type of emotional response characterized by feelings of anxiety, discomfort, or pain that is primarily focused on oneself.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are often described as unpleasant and arise from the awareness of danger or threat, such as sadness, anger, fear, or frustration.