Question

A person who repeatedly washes his/her hands even when they are clean is showing signs of
(1 point)
Responses

anxiety.
anxiety.

a phobia.
a phobia.

obsessive-compulsive disorder.
obsessive-compulsive disorder.

an impulse control disorder............

Answer 1

The behavior described—repeatedly washing hands even when they are clean—suggests that the person is showing signs of **obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)**. This disorder often involves compulsive behaviors, such as excessive hand washing, driven by obsessions, which are intrusive thoughts or fears that generate anxiety.