In an episode of Grey's Anatomy, Dr. Bailey found it difficult to leave home because she constantly felt the need to check and recheck the contents of her purse. This is a good example of ______.

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This behavior is a compulsion, which is characterized by repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rules that must be applied rigidly. In this case, Dr. Bailey's need to repeatedly check the contents of her purse is a compulsion aimed at reducing anxiety or distress, not a specific fear (phobia), an unjustified suspicion (paranoia), or an intrusive thought (obsession).

In an Episode of Grey's Anatomy, Dr