AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following can be characterized as a compulsion?
A
Worry about exposure to germs
B
Fear that something terrible is going to happen
C
Checking repeatedly to see if the doors are locked
D
Anxiety when objects are not lined up in the exact pattern
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This particular case may have been an instance of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by an uncontrollable checking behavior and recurring, bothersome thoughts.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is E ( checking repeatedly to see if doors are locked

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