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a. "Guarding against own unacceptable urges; uses reaction formation as a general defense.".
b. "Engages in superstitious behavior; probably associating handwashing with some previous situation where it led to reinforcement.".
c. "Neurotransmitters not functioning properly; needs medication.".
d. "Need to correct dysfunctional beliefs in order to reduce anxiety over cleanliness.".
D
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