Throughout the Day, Judy Is Distracted by the Thought That

question 152

Multiple Choice

Throughout the day, Judy is distracted by the thought that she has left her keys locked in her car.As a result, she checks her purse dozens of times each day to be sure the keys are with her.In this example, Judy's thought about the keys is a(n) _____, and checking her purse is a(n) _____.

• A)normal concern; disordered response
• B)compulsion; obsession
• C)phobic anxiety; normal response
• D)obsession; compulsion

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