Tension is relieved temporarily on performing a particular act in

Mood disorders

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Obssisive-compulsive disorders

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The correct option is D Obssisive-compulsive disorders
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a kind of mental illness in which the person has unreasonable fears and thoughts and show compulsive behaviour for a particular thing. They develop habit of repeatedly doing things to get relieve from tension and fears. For example, washing hands again and again even after touching something that isn't dirty. The urge to do such acts is irresistible in affected persons.
So, the correct answer is 'Obsessive-compulsive disorders'.

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