How Was OCD, Along with Hair-Pulling Disorder, Skin-Picking Disorder, and Hoarding

question 134

Essay

How was OCD, along with hair-pulling disorder, skin-picking disorder, and hoarding, reclassified in the DSM-5?

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Definitions:

Mesopotamia

An ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, known as the "Cradle of Civilization" for its early developments in agriculture, writing, and urbanization.

Adaptive

Having the capacity to adjust to new conditions or environments, or modify oneself to fit changing situations or demands.

Maladaptive

Describes behaviors or traits that are counterproductive to an individual's survival or reproductive success in a given environment.

Adaptive

The ability of an organism to adjust and change in response to environmental factors, ensuring survival and reproduction.