During the day,Maria suffers from frequent,unwanted thoughts that she has left her front door unlocked and recurrent images that all her belongings have been taken.These thoughts and images are what psychologists refer to as
A)compulsions.
B)delusions.
C)hallucinations.
D)obsessions.

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Maria's frequent, unwanted thoughts and recurrent images are symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which is characterized by obsessions (intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses that are experienced as senseless or repugnant) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts that are performed to alleviate anxiety or prevent a feared outcome). The correct answer choice is D, obsessions.

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