Jeanine Does Not Like Dirt or Germs

Jeanine does not like dirt or germs. In fact, she dislikes them so much that she washes her hands 200 to 300 times a day to make sure she does not get "infected." She has even developed a little ritual she performs each time she washes her hands to make sure she gets them thoroughly clean. She is driven to perform this hand-washing ritual after touching anything in her house, or she suffers overwhelming anxiety. Jeanine's behavior is typical of a(n) ________.

A) delusion
B) hallucination
C) obsession
D) compulsion

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