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
ANS: D, Sid suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder, as he is obsessed with germs and compulsively washes his hands to relieve his anxiety about germs.
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