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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