Every evening, Richard must knock on his front door three times before going to bed. He discovered that this was an effective way to ward off robbers. His knocking on the door is an example of

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Richard's behavior of knocking on the front door three times has become a compulsion, as he feels the need to perform this act in order to ward off robbers. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that individuals feel driven to perform, often in response to obsessions or in an effort to prevent perceived harm.

Every Evening, Richard Must Knock on His Front Door Three