Question

Ranjeet is unable to stop thinking about locking his house. At work, he is preoccupied with this unreasonable and repetitive thought. This is predominantly a symptom of ______.

Options

• Anxiety disorder

• Panic disorder

• Obsessive behaviour

• Compulsive behaviour

Answer 1

Ranjeet is unable to stop thinking about locking his house. At work, he is preoccupied with this unreasonable and repetitive thought. This is predominantly a symptom of obsessive behaviour. 

Explanation:

• Ranjeet's constant and irrational concerns about locking his residence are signs of compulsive behaviour.
• Obsessions are persistent, intrusive thoughts that create anxiety and are frequently associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).