Lyndsay Finds Herself Often Thinking About the Possibility of Getting

question 39

Multiple Choice

Lyndsay finds herself often thinking about the possibility of getting an infection from germs in her dorm room,and so she is constantly washing her hands to the point where her skin is red and sore.Lyndsay may be suffering from ____ disorder,and her persistent thoughts are known as ____.

• A) panic; compulsions
• B) obsessive-compulsive; obsessions
• C) obsessive-compulsive; compulsions
• D) panic; obsessions

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Diagnostic Criterion

Specific guidelines and characteristics used to make a formal diagnosis of mental disorders or medical conditions.

Significant Distress

A substantial level of suffering or discomfort, either emotional or physical, that notably impacts an individual's daily functioning.

Impairment

A reduction in the ability or function of physical or mental processes, often impacting daily activities or quality of life.