Before leaving her home,Margaret makes sure that every electrical appliance is unplugged and checks that every window and door is securely locked.She checks everything 17 times according to a strict ritual that she has worked out.If she misses one window,door,or appliance,she must begin all over again.If she tries to skip any step of the ritual,she experiences unbearable anxiety.Margaret is probably suffering from

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Margaret's behavior is consistent with obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts or images (obsessions) that lead to repetitive, ritualistic behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing harm. Margaret's need for precise symmetry and repeated checking behaviors, as well as her intense anxiety when unable to complete or skip a step in her ritual, suggest OCD.

Before Leaving Her Home,Margaret Makes Sure That Every Electrical Appliance