Read the passage and answer the questions:
Reeva noticed that Seema washes her hands very frequently. In addition to this, she used to walk only within the patterns drawn on the floor or road. Further, it was noticed that she was unable to control her preoccupation with specific ideas and failed to prevent herself from repeatedly carrying out a particular act or a series of acts. Therefore, Seema experiences anxiety and disturbances in her life. These pattern of thoughts and behaviour have affected her ability to carry out normal activities.
Which of the following is NOT included under Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Conversion disorder
Option (1) Hoarding disorder — Included under obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (Incorrect). The person cannot part with possessions, even useless ones.
Option (2) Conversion disorder — Not included (Correct). Conversion disorder belongs to the somatic symptom and related disorders: the person complains of physical symptoms, such as loss of a bodily function, for which there is no biological cause.
Option (3) Trichotillomania — Included (Incorrect). It is the hair-pulling disorder of the obsessive-compulsive group.
Option (4) Excoriation disorder — Included (Incorrect). It is the skin-picking disorder of the same group.
NCERT (2025-26): “Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders … Compulsive behaviour is the need to perform certain behaviours over and over again. Many compulsions deal with counting, ordering, checking, touching and washing. Other disorders in this category include hoarding … disorder, trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder), excoriation (skin-picking) disorder etc.…” “Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders … These are conditions in which there are physical symptoms in the absence of a physical disease. In these disorders, the individual has psychological difficulties and complains of physical symptoms, for which there is no biological cause. These include conversion disorders, somatic symptom disorder, and illness anxiety disorder among others.…” |