Question

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?

(1 point)
Responses

panic attack
panic attack

phobia
phobia

obsessive compulsive disorder
obsessive compulsive disorder

general anxiety disorder
general anxiety disorder
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Answer 1

obsessive compulsive disorder

She performs a ritual (tying/untying laces exactly four times) that interferes with daily life—this is a compulsion characteristic of OCD.