Nineteen year-old Marjorie Benton was referred to the social worker by her

dermatologist. Marjorie admits to picking at her skin to the point that she has scabs and
scars from previous picking. She started when she was in her teens and had acne.
Marjorie has made repeated attempts to stop but thus far has been unsuccessful.
Marjorie’s most likely diagnosis is:



a) Body dysmorphic disorder
b) Delusional disorder
c) Obsessive compulsive disorder
d) Excoriation disorder


d)

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