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Selects: How Hoarding Works

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Exploring the Evolution of Hoarding Awareness

This chapter explores the evolution of hoarding from a cultural phenomenon to a recognized psychological disorder. It highlights the pioneering research by a Smith College professor and his students that led to hoarding's inclusion in the DSM-5, while also addressing societal perceptions shaped by reality TV.

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