Question

A person who repeatedly washes his/her hands when they are clean is showing signs of

Anxiety

A phobia

Obsessive- complusice disorder

An impulse control disorder

Answer 1

A person who repeatedly washes their hands when they are clean is showing signs of **Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)**. OCD is characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform, often in an attempt to reduce anxiety or prevent a feared outcome. In this case, excessive hand washing can be a compulsion linked to obsessive fears about cleanliness or contamination.