As Carol and Ken are leaving for a trip, Carol repeatedly asks Ken, "Did we turn off the coffee pot?" For their entire trip, Carol worries about the coffee pot. Carol's doubt about turning off the coffee pot is a(n) ________.
A) obsession
B) compulsion
C) both an obsession and a compulsion
D) neither an obsession nor a compulsion

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Carol's worry about the coffee pot is a persistent and intrusive thought, which is a characteristic of an obsession. It is not a specific behavior or ritual that she feels compelled to perform, so it is not a compulsion. Therefore, the correct answer is A) obsession.

As Carol and Ken Are Leaving for a Trip, Carol