Jon must knock seven times on every doorway he enters or exits. He also must stir his coffee seven times before he drinks it. Jon is exhibiting __________.

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Jon's behaviors are compulsions, which are 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, often to reduce anxiety or prevent some dreaded event or situation. Obsessions are persistent, unwanted thoughts, urges, or images that cause distress or anxiety. Jon's actions do not necessarily indicate he has obsessions unless it's specified that these behaviors are driven by intrusive thoughts. There's no indication of a mood disorder from the information provided.

Jon Must Knock Seven Times on Every Doorway He Enters