Instructions: Identify the Following

question 104

Essay

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath

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Definitions:

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health condition characterized by unwanted, repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels compelled to perform.

Identical Twins

Twins who originate from the same fertilized egg, sharing 100% of their genetic material.

Phobia

An excessive and irrational fear reaction to a specific object, situation, or activity, often leading to avoidance behavior.

PTSD

A mental health issue known as post-traumatic stress disorder develops as a result of direct exposure to or witnessing a traumatic incident, manifesting through severe anxiety, flashbacks, and nightmares.