When he sees something on sale at the store, Javier has great difficulty not purchasing it despite the fact that he is heavily in debt. Based on his inability to control this drive, one might say that Javier has which of the following disorders?

A. impulse-control disorder
B. antisocial personality disorder
C. dissociative disorder
D. avoidant personality disorder


Answer: A

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