Garth Spends Hours Checking and Rechecking the Doors and Windows

question 129

Multiple Choice

Garth 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 fear that he left something unlocked as he drives to the office.Garth is suffering from ________ disorder.

• A)phobic
• B)panic
• C)obsessive-compulsive
• D)generalized anxiety

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Definitions:

Presence

Presence refers to the state of being physically or perceptually in a place or moment, often implying attention, involvement, or participation in the current environment or activity.

Absence

The state of being away or not present, often used in the context of missing work or responsibilities.

Fight-or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, leading to an increase in heart rate, energy levels, and alertness.

Learned Reaction

A behavior or response developed as a result of experience.