Fernando cannot stop worrying that a thief is going to break into his apartment,so he keeps checking the doors to make sure they are locked.Fernando's worrisome thoughts about a break-in are a(n) ________.The fact that Fernando checks the locks over and over is a(n) ________.

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Fernando's persistent, unwanted thoughts about a break-in represent an obsession, while his repetitive behavior of checking the locks is a compulsion. Obsessions are intrusive thoughts that cause distress, and compulsions are repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing that distress.

Fernando Cannot Stop Worrying That a Thief Is Going to Break