Question

which action is characteristic of mental illness?
○ brushing teeth every hour because ones mouth feels dirty
○ forgetting to eat breakfast on a busy day
○ crying for three days over a relationship breakup
○ feeling embarrassed about going to school after falling in front of friends

Explanation:

• Brushing teeth every hour due to a persistent feeling of dirtiness in the mouth is a compulsive behavior, often associated with obsessive - compulsive disorder (a mental illness). Forgetting to eat breakfast on a busy day is a normal result of being occupied. Crying for three days after a relationship breakup, while intense, can be a normal part of the grieving process for some. Feeling embarrassed after falling in front of friends is a normal emotional response to a social situation.

Answer:

A. brushing teeth every hour because one's mouth feels dirty