Alex Cannot Control His Impulse to Wash His Hands Every

question 172

Multiple Choice

Alex cannot control his impulse to wash his hands every five minutes.He washes his hands almost 100 times a day because he is terrified of being contaminated by germs.If Alex doesn't wash his hands,he experiences overwhelming anxiety.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders,it can be inferred that Alex is most likely to be diagnosed with

• A)autism spectrum disorder.
• B)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C)post-traumatic stress disorder.
• D)attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals found within the brain that transmit messages between neurons, playing a crucial role in regulating bodily and mental functions.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a reaction typically producing a biological response.

Antagonist

A substance that blocks or dampens a biological response by binding to and blocking a receptor rather than activating it.

Artificial Neurotransmitter

A synthetically produced chemical used to emulate the effects of natural neurotransmitters in the nervous system.