Lindsey is often late for soccer practice because she has to tie and untie the laces on her soccer shoes exactly four times before she can play. What disorder is Lindsey displaying?

Question

(1 point)
O panic attack
• phobia
O obsessive compulsive disorder
• general anxiety disorder

Answer 1

Lindsey is displaying symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The need to tie and untie her shoelaces exactly four times suggests a compulsive behavior that she feels compelled to perform, which is typical in OCD.