Question

Cecil is preoccupied with thoughts of jumping out the window of his tenth-floor apartment. To reduce his anxiety, he frequently counts his heartbeats aloud. Cecil would most likely be diagnosed as experiencing a(n)

Answer 1

Answer:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Explanation:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by repeated, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensation to want to do something which drives the affected individuals to want to repeat a thought or action. OCD is an anxiety disorder. It is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviors. Types of OCD includes; checking, contamination, mental contamination, hoarding, ruminations, and Intrusive thoughts.

Cecil is obsessed with the thought of jumping out of the window, this is an example of OCD.