AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -OCD often centers around certain themes-for example, an excessive fear of getting contaminated by germs. To ease your contamination fears, you may compulsively wash your hands until they’re sore and chapped.

Detailed explanation-2: -Repetitive hand washing is one of the most common manifestations of OCD. People with OCD have thoughts and fears that compel them to perform repetitive actions. These actions help them deal with those fears. Your OCD might make you fear germs and dirt, and repetitive or even ritualized hand washing may help you cope.

Detailed explanation-3: -Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts ("obsessions") and/or behaviors ("compulsions") that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.

Detailed explanation-4: -repeating words in their head. thinking “neutralising” thoughts to counter the obsessive thoughts. avoiding places and situations that could trigger obsessive thoughts.

Detailed explanation-5: -Obsessive-Compulsive and related disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder), and excoriation (skin-picking) disorder.