Charlotte does everything exactly three,four,or seven times.She is unable to relax at night until she has checked three times that all of her doors are locked;she also has to check that her car is in park three times,soap her hands four times,and make sure she has turned off all the appliances seven times.When she walks,she always counts her steps and must always arrive at a place at the end of one of her three "magic numbers." If she sees that she will reach a door in five more steps,she takes smaller steps so she can squeeze in seven before reaching the door.Charlotte probably has

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Charlotte's behavior is consistent with the characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which involves repetitive, distressing, and compulsive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety. Her need for specific "magic numbers" and inability to relax until certain actions have been performed a specific number of times are examples of compulsive behaviors often seen in individuals with OCD.

Charlotte Does Everything Exactly Three,four,or Seven Times