Diana is afraid to throw things away because she feels that she might need them in the future. Consequently, Diana compulsively collects and stores large quantities of old newspapers, broken crockery, and old clothes. In the context of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) related disorders, Diana's excessive acquisition of objects and her inability to discard them are typical characteristics of
A. hoarding disorder.
B. excoriation.
C. body dysmorphic disorder.
D. trichotillomania.
Answer: A. hoarding disorder.
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