As Carol and Ken are leaving for a trip,Carol repeatedly asks Ken,"Did we turn off the coffee pot?" For their entire trip,Carol worries about the coffee pot.Carol's doubt about turning off the coffee pot is ________.
A)an obsession
B)a compulsion
C)both an obsession and a compulsion
D)neither an obsession nor a compulsion

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An obsession is a persistent, unwanted thought or worry, like Carol's repeated concern about the coffee pot.

As Carol and Ken Are Leaving for a Trip,Carol Repeatedly