Amy loves collecting coffee mugs and has been collecting them for years. At the drop of a hat, she will launch into a discussion of her collection, the price of mugs, and her plans for purchasing more mugs. Her friends say she must have
obsessive-compulsive disorder. You disagree. What do you say to her friends when they ask why you disagree?
a. Unlike an obsessive-compulsive, Amy derives pleasure from this activity.
b. Although Amy experiences anxiety, it is the result of a deep-seated conflict.
c. Amy is actually suffering from depression, which she hides by engaging in mug collecting.
d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an inherited disorder and there is no evidence that other family members have the disorder.
Answer: a.
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