Wilma incessantly worries that she forgot to set the parking brake on her car.The only way for her to relieve her anxiety is to go out to the car and check the parking brake, which she does nearly 50 times a day.In this case, it is likely that Wilma would be classified as having:

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Wilma's behavior is consistent with the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that are aimed at reducing anxiety. Wilma's checking behavior is a compulsive behavior aimed at reducing her anxiety about whether or not she set the parking brake.

Wilma Incessantly Worries That She Forgot to Set the Parking