"Normal Checking" is not considered to be an abnormal behavior. Which of the following behaviors fall into this normal behavior category?
a) Checking the stove and oven to be sure they are turned off more than 5 times before leaving a home
b) Taking 3 minutes to close and lock all windows and doors before leaving a home
c) Systematically checking and re-checking an alarm system before leaving a home, regardless if completing the routine makes a person constantly late for work or other engagements
d) Waking up 2 to 3 times a night to check and re-check the door and windows locks
Ans: b) Taking 3 minutes to close and lock all windows and doors before leaving a home
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