Each Day, While Sid Is Sitting at His Desk at Work

question 91

Multiple Choice

Each day, while Sid is sitting at his desk at work, he continually thinks about germs. Each time this occurs, he washes his hands. Sid probably suffers from __________

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

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Definitions:

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