Question

All are habit disorder except

• A. Nail biting
• B. Thumb sucking
• C. Temper tantrum
• D. Tics

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In the field of psychiatry, a habit disorder refers to repetitive behaviors that are typically not harmful though they may become socially unacceptable or disruptive over time. Here, we identify which behaviors from the given options are considered habit disorders and which are not.

Nail biting, thumb sucking, and tics are all classified as habit disorders:

• Nail biting and thumb sucking are compulsive actions that occur in response to stress or boredom, often forming early in childhood and sometimes persisting into adulthood.
• Tics are sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that some individuals perform. While they can be associated with disorders like Tourette syndrome, they are also considered habit disorders due to their repetitive nature.

Temper tantrum, on the other hand, is not classified as a habit disorder. It is a common behavioral response characterized by emotional outbursts, typically in young children, as a result of frustration or inability to express needs effectively.