Question

Before leaving her home, Myesha makes sure that every electrical appliance is unplugged and checks that every window and door is securely locked. She checks everything seventeen times according to a strict ritual that she has worked out. If she misses one window, door, or appliance, she must begin all over again. If she tries to skip any step of the ritual, she experiences unbearable anxiety. Myesha is probably suffering from:

Answer 1

Answer:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Step-by-step explanation:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a general, persistent, and soon-lasting disorder in which an individual has involuntary, repetitive thoughts and/or actions that he or she feels compelled to replicate over and over.

Myesha also shows the symptoms of OCD by constantly checking the window and doors.

An individual suffering from OCD shows symptoms like

• Fear of or infection by germs
• Aggressive feelings to others or self
• Getting things in a symmetrical or optimal order