Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by

A) a fear of being embarrassed in a public situation.
B) repetitive,intrusive,and unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
C) a persistent,irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation.
D) unpredictable,minutes-long episodes of dread.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions).

Repetitive

Characterized by repeating the same action or event over and over again.

Intrusive

Unwanted and often recurrent thoughts, images, or impulses that invade an individual's consciousness, typically causing significant distress.