Nemi has a long-standing fear of contamination that compels her to carry out numerous cleansing activities each day. If she notices any dirt on her person, she thoroughly washes her hands and arms. Nemi is probably suffering from __________.

A) schizophrenia
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder
C) conversion disorder
D) bipolar disorder
E) none of the above

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder affecting how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, leading to various symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Conversion Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the occurrence of physical symptoms for which no organic cause can be identified, often arising from emotional conflict or stress.