A woman's preoccupation with the thought of her house burning down makes her become so troubled that she must begin to get ready for work an hour earlier than is necessary. She needs the extra time as she compulsively checks and rechecks all of the electrical appliances and outlets in her home. A doctor is likely to conclude that this behavior warrants a diagnosis of
a. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
c. neurosis.
b. delusional disorder.
d. panic compulsion disorder.
Ans: a. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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