Amanda is an eight-year-old girl who compulsively pulls out her own hair in response to an irresistible urge to do so. She is unable to stop this behavior despite the development of several bald patches on her head due to hair loss. Which of the following impulse-control disorders is Amanda most likely to have?
A. Trichotillomania
B. Kleptomania
C. Pyromania
D. Intermittent explosive disorder
Answer: A
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