Whenever I leave the office at the end of the day, I find that I keep checking to make sure my office door is closed and locked, the coffee machine is off, and the access doors to the Psychology department are closed and locked. I normally check everything over at least three times each before I leave. I am displaying a/an:

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The behavior described is a compulsion, which involves repetitive actions or rituals performed to reduce anxiety or prevent a feared event, such as repeatedly checking locks and appliances.

Whenever I Leave the Office at the End of the Day