When Stacy drives to and from work,she is haunted by thoughts that she has "hit a person with her car." Often,she turns around and drives back along the route to check for any injured persons alongside the road.Her behavior has turned a 20-minute trip into an hour-and-a-half commute.Stacy likely suffers from:
A) dissociative identity disorder.
B) somatization disorder.
C) delusional disorder.
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Stacy's behavior of constantly checking for injured persons and being consumed by the thought of hitting someone is a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This disorder involves repetitive, intrusive thoughts or urges (obsessions) that cause anxiety and lead to compulsive behaviors or rituals intended to reduce the anxiety. In this case, Stacy's obsession is the fear of hitting someone and her compulsive behavior is checking the route repeatedly, causing significant distress and interfering with her daily life.

When Stacy Drives to and from Work,she Is Haunted by Thoughts