An individual who feels the need to check and recheck repeatedly whether or not the stove was turned off is probably suffering from ____.
A)obsessive-compulsive disorder
B)bipolar disorder
C)generalized anxiety disorder
D)major depression

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The behavior described is a common symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder, where individuals have intrusive, repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) to alleviate anxiety. The individual's need to repeatedly check the stove is an example of a compulsion. Bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depression do not typically involve this type of behavior.

An Individual Who Feels the Need to Check and Recheck