Todd spends hours checking and rechecking the doors and windows to his house to make sure they are completely locked and secured before he leaves for work in the morning. This is the
Only way he can prevent himself from being overwhelmed by anxiety and fears he left
Something unlocked as he drives to the office. Todd is suffering from ______ disorder.
A) phobic
B) panic
C) obsessive-compulsive
D) generalized anxiety

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Todd's behaviors indicate an obsession with checking and a compulsion to keep checking in order to alleviate anxiety and fears. This is consistent with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Neither phobic, panic, nor generalized anxiety disorders appear to be relevant based on the information given.

Todd Spends Hours Checking and Rechecking the Doors and Windows