Question

A person who repeatedly washes his/her hands even when they are clean is showing signs of
(1 point)
Responses

anxiety.
anxiety.

a phobia.
a phobia.

obsessive-compulsive disorder.
obsessive-compulsive disorder.

an impulse control disorder.

1 answer

The correct response is:

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

This behavior is often a symptom of OCD, where individuals have intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that lead them to perform certain behaviors (compulsions) to alleviate their anxiety.