Before leaving her home, Margaret makes sure that every electrical appliance is unplugged and checks that every window and door is securely locked. She checks everything 17 times according to a strict ritual that she has worked out. If she misses one window, door, or appliance, she must begin all over again. Margaret's behaviors are most likely examples:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Explanation:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder consists unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviours.

This question lacks options, options are:

A)generalized anxiety disorder.

B)specific phobia.

C)posttraumatic stress disorder.

D)obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The correct answer is D)obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Explanation:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by obsessions (which cause significant anxiety and discomfort) that generate compulsions (which purpose is to neutralize such anxiety). The objective of these behaviors is the prevention of some event or negative situations; however, these behaviors are either not realistically connected with the prevention of said event or are plainly excessive. Obsessions or compulsions cause significant clinical discomfort, represent a waste of time (more than one hour a day) or interfere markedly with the individual's daily routine, his / her work (or academic) relationships, or his / her social life.

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