Question

Connie engages in elaborate hand washing rituals. She feels that she must spend several hours a day at the sink washing her hands after touching anybody or anything that might have dirt or germs. Her behaviors are _____________________

Answer 1

The answer is compulsions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Connie's symptoms are characteristic of obssessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

A person suffering from this disorder has constant unwanted thoughts (such as being invaded by germs), which he has to alleviate by doing certain actions (such as washing his hands) called compulsions. The relief is only-short term and the person will likely engage in these compulsions again.