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Hoarding disorder

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A psychological disorder in the obsessive-compulsive and related disorders category characterized by persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of actual value.

AP course connection

Topic 5.4: 5.4 Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders

Unit 5

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