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? A. panic attack. B. phobia. C. obsessive-compulsive disorder. D. general anxiety disorder.

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?  A. panic attack.  B. phobia.  C. obsessive-compulsive disorder.  D. general anxiety disorder.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Lindsey is displaying symptoms of **C. obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)**. In OCD, individuals often engage in repetitive behaviors or rituals (in this case, tying and untying her shoelaces multiple times) to reduce anxiety or prevent a feared event, even if the behavior is irrational or not connected to the feared situation.