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Catracho Catracho
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5 years ago
Micah washes his feet multiple times a day. He scrubs them with prescription-strength disinfectant using a stiff-bristled brush, rinses them in scalding hot water, then applies a sequence of mechanic’s grease remover, bodywash, and harsh lye soap. He repeats this ritual every 4 hours throughout a 12-hour period. Micah is showing classic signs of __________.



a personality disorder


insanity


a compulsion


an obsession
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5 years ago
Tough one here

A compulsion is an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one's conscious wishes.

An obsession is a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling.

I'd go with obsession
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Tralalalala Slight Smile
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4 years ago
It's a compulsion.
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