Matthew Spends Each Morning Counting Every Book in His Personal

question 432

Multiple Choice

Matthew spends each morning counting every book in his personal library,as well as every kitchen utensil and dish before he will leave for work.He repeats the process when he comes home.He recognizes that this is irrational,but he becomes extremely agitated when he tries to stop.Matthew's behaviors are most symptomatic of

• A) a panic disorder.
• B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) agoraphobia.

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Definitions:

High-Achieving

Describes individuals who consistently perform at a level significantly above the standard expectation in one or multiple areas.

Protective

Pertaining to or intended to protect someone or something from harm or danger, often by preventative measures or actions.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss.

Excessive Fear

An irrationally intense and overwhelming emotion of fear, beyond what is considered normal or proportionate to the situation.