Pete is obsessed with putting things in order.Among other things,he alphabetizes his old record collection,neatly folds and organizes his clothes by type and color,and maintains all of his financial records in strict chronological order.He is constantly checking these items to make sure that they are in order,and he feels great distress when they are not.It is likely that Pete has:
A)claustrophobia.
B)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)generalized anxiety disorder.
D)agoraphobia.

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Pete's behavior is consistent with the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which is characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that individuals feel driven to perform in order to reduce anxiety or prevent harm. In Pete's case, his obsession with order and his distress when things are not in order suggest that he may be experiencing OCD. Claustrophobia (A) is an irrational fear of enclosed spaces, agoraphobia (D) is a fear of being in open or public places, and generalized anxiety disorder (C) is characterized by excessive worry and anxiety about a range of everyday problems. None of these disorders seem to fit the pattern of behavior described for Pete.

Pete Is Obsessed with Putting Things in Order