Grayson seems to be preoccupied with the possibility that he might miss an important message from someone in his family.He checks for new messages on his answering machine every 15 minutes.Grayson's constant checking for messages could be considered an example of

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Grayson's behavior of constantly checking his answering machine for new messages is consistent with a compulsion. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts whose goal is to prevent or reduce anxiety or distress, even though they are not realistically connected to preventing or reducing the distress. In this case, Grayson's compulsion to check for messages is aimed at preventing the anxiety he feels about possibly missing an important message from a family member. Obsessions, hallucinations, and delusions do not accurately describe Grayson's behavior.

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