Which disorder commonly features obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors?

The disorder that commonly features obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors is indeed anxiety disorder. Specifically, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) falls under this category. Individuals with OCD often experience intrusive and unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that lead them to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) in an attempt to alleviate the anxiety that arises from those thoughts. This cycle of obsession and compulsion is characteristic of OCD.

In contrast, major depressive disorder primarily involves pervasive feelings of sadness and loss of interest, rather than the specific cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Borderline personality disorder is characterized by unstable moods and relationships but does not focus on the obsessive and compulsive aspects. Bipolar disorder features mood swings between depressive and manic episodes, but again, it does not emphasize obsessive thinking or compulsive behaviors. Therefore, anxiety disorder, particularly OCD, is the correct context for understanding the relationship between obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.