Kyle is possessed by the thought that he might develop a severe disease due to the germs. He tries to put these disturbing thoughts out of his mind by washing his hands several times a day. Kyle demonstrates:

A) illness anxiety disorder.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) dissociative identity disorder.
D) posttraumatic stress disorder.


B

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