Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is <em>a mental illness that is characterized by the compulsion to perform certain tasks in a certain way and/or the preoccupation with certain thoughts uncontrollably.</em> The latter is the obsessive component of OCD.
The classic OCD depiction is shown in the question, with a person obsessed with cleanliness and thus have a compulsion to wash his hands after meeting strangers to ensure that he is continously clean.
Though many of us might have certain characteristics that look 'OCD-like', <u>a diagnosis can only be made when the behavior is causing distress and/or inability to function on a day-to-day basis. </u>
Hindisight bias refers to mindset that make a person beleive that a certain event is predictable even if they have no objective measurement to make the prediction. Hindisight bias generally created by either memory distortion or self fulfilling prophecies.
Equal Dignity Rule is a legal document that enables an agent perform all acts as given permission by a principal. When the principal allows someone to act on their behalf.
An agent can perform those acts only if the agent's authority is set forth in writing.
