Question

Ram, a cost accountant, always washes his hands as soon as he hands over any document to his colleague. Identify the personality disorder he faces as sometimes he washes his hands 30 times in a day.

• A. Schizophrenia
• B. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• C. Depression
• D. Paranoia

Hint:

OCD is marked by repeated actions like washing hands, checking things, or cleaning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts, ideas, or sensations (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
Ram's compulsion to repeatedly wash his hands after handling documents exemplifies a typical compulsive behavior.
These repetitive actions are performed to alleviate anxiety stemming from obsessive thoughts, even when the actions are not logically required.
Consequently, the appropriate identification is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).