For several years, Shane has struggled with repeated, intrusive thoughts about accidentally hurting another person. These thoughts cause Shane such anxiety that he finds himself doing things such as retracing his route whenever he drives somewhere to make sure he did not accidentally hit someone. Shane's symptoms align BEST with _____ disorder.

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Shane's symptoms of repeated, intrusive thoughts and the compulsive behavior of retracing his route to check for accidents align with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is characterized by the presence of obsessions (intrusive, unwanted thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rules that must be applied rigidly).

For Several Years, Shane Has Struggled with Repeated, Intrusive Thoughts