Question

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select the correct answer.
javier is late for a meeting. but he still stops to check all the locks on his house several times. what is javier suffering from?
a. obsessive - compulsive disorder
b. a panic attack
c. a phobia

Explanation:

To determine Javier's condition, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Obsessive - compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors (like repeatedly checking locks). Javier's repeated lock - checking despite being late for a meeting fits the compulsive behavior aspect of OCD.
• Option B: A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear with physical symptoms (e.g., rapid heart rate, shortness of breath) and is not related to repeated checking behaviors.
• Option C: A phobia is an intense fear of a specific object or situation, not a repetitive behavior like checking locks.

Answer:

A. obsessive - compulsive disorder