For months,as Erfan drives to work,he has been plagued by worries that he forgot to lock the door,close the windows,or turn off the stove in his house.Several times,he has even had to return home and double-check the house before he could get rid of these troubling fears.Erfan's worries represent ________.

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Erfan's worries are obsessive in nature, as they are intrusive and persistent thoughts that cause him anxiety and distress. These obsessive thoughts are leading him to perform compulsive behavior (double-checking the house), which is a way to alleviate the anxiety caused by the obsessions. Therefore, the correct answer is C) obsessions.

For Months,as Erfan Drives to Work,he Has Been Plagued by Worries