Question

A newly admitted client diagnosed with OCD spends 1 hour packing and unpacking, folding and refolding personal belongings. What is the most likely reason for this behavior? Select one: a. It relieves anxiety b. It fosters organizational skills c. It delays meeting unfamiliar people in the dayroom d. It makes the client feel

Answer 1

a. It relieves anxiety

Step-by-step explanation:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder in which an individual is filled with unwanted and unreasonable thoughts and fear, making the individual uncomfortable. This feeling of irrational and obsessive thoughts further compels the individual to engage in compulsive behaviors to relieve their anxiety. Compulsive behaviors such as packing and packing, folding and refolding of personal belongings are examples of behaviors someone diagnosed with OCD will exhibit.