Asked by Kassandra Victoria on Jun 13, 2024

verifed

Verified

Jack thinks constantly about dirt and germs.He washes his hands hundreds of times a day.Which disorder is most consistent with Jack's behaviour

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  phobic disorder 
C)  somatization disorder 
D)  illness anxiety disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health condition marked by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions).

Somatization Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by recurrent, multiple, and current clinical complaints about somatic symptoms without a physical cause.

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A chronic condition characterized by excessive worry about having or developing a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.

  • Determine the indicators and diagnostic benchmarks for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
verifed

Verified Answer

MC
Madison CanalesJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Jack's behavior is most consistent with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which is characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts, or obsessions, that lead to repetitive behaviors or compulsions, such as excessive hand washing. Phobic disorder, somatization disorder, and illness anxiety disorder do not fit with Jack's symptoms.