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a. Steve's compulsion with neatness is an exaggerated superego response to impulsive feelings.
b. Because her parents both have panic disorder, Dawn is also predisposed to develop the disorder.
c. A near­fatal accident conflicted with Tim's "responsible adult" self­image, resulting in dissociation.
d. The overwhelming magnitude of Sandy's life choices has led to generalized anxiety disorder.


ANSWER: a

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