Grayson Seems to Be Preoccupied with the Possibility That He

question 55

Multiple Choice

Grayson seems to be preoccupied with the possibility that he might miss an important message from someone in his family. He checks for new messages on his voicemail every 15 minutes. Grayson's constant checking for messages could be considered an example of a(n)

• A)obsession.
• B)hallucination.
• C)delusion.
• D)compulsion.

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Definitions:

Xylem

Vascular tissue in plants that transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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Phloem

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