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)
• panic attack
• phobia
• obsessive compulsive
disorder
• general anxiety disorder

Answer 1

Lindsey is displaying symptoms of **obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)**. Her need to tie and untie her soccer shoe laces exactly four times before playing indicates a compulsion, which is a characteristic of OCD.