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?

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

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Lindsey is displaying symptoms consistent with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This is characterized by unwanted, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the person feels driven to perform. In her case, the repetitive action of tying and untying her shoe laces multiple times before she can play indicates a compulsion.