A professor's office is a mess; graded tests are in piles on the desk, overflowing bookshelves line the walls, and research materials from years ago occupy boxes on the floor where there is only a narrow pathway to walk. If the professor is experiencing a diagnosable disorder, it would MOST likely be in which category?
A) Social anxiety disorders
B) Panic disorders
C) Obsessive-compulsive-related disorders
D) Specific phobias

Question

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The description of the professor's office, with its excessive clutter and inability to discard items, aligns most closely with symptoms of hoarding disorder, which is categorized under obsessive-compulsive-related disorders. This disorder is characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value.

A Professor's Office Is a Mess; Graded Tests Are in Piles