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 where a person has recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas, or sensations (obsessions) that drive them to do something repetitively (compulsions).
In this case, Ram feels compelled to wash his hands repeatedly after handing over documents, which is a classic sign of a compulsive behavior.
Such repetitive actions are done to reduce anxiety caused by obsessive thoughts, even when they are unnecessary.
Therefore, the correct answer is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).