Question

Frequently and without warning, images of germs pop into corbin's mind, and he feels an irresistible urge to stop whatever he is doing, run to a sink, and wash his hands repeatedly. after washing his hands, he feels safe and comfortable, whereas during an attack, he is convinced that he will die if he is not allowed to wash his hands. corbin appears to suffer from a(n) ____.

Answer 1

The correct answer is an anxiety disorder.

An anxiety disorder refers to a psychological disorder that is characterized by unwanted and undesirable feelings and thoughts of fear and panic about situations. A type of anxiety disorder includes obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in which individuals engage in compulsive behaviors (such as repeatedly washing hands) as a result of obsessive and intrusive thoughts that cause significant anxiety.