Before leaving his house every day,Wayne has to lock and unlock his door 11 times.If he leaves his house without carrying out this ritual,he will constantly worry about his door being unlocked.Based on his behaviour,Wayne MOST likely has:

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Wayne's behavior is characterized by repetitive and ritualistic actions (locking and unlocking the door) that are performed to reduce anxiety related to a specific feared event (door being unlocked). This is characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Claustrophobia is a fear of enclosed spaces, agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape may be difficult, and generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worrying and anxiety about a variety of everyday events. None of these other options are consistent with Wayne's specific behavior.

Before Leaving His House Every Day,Wayne Has to Lock and Unlock