Lee is a high school teacher. He has difficulty grading his papers because he constantly checks and rechecks the students' answers. He fears that he has made a mistake in the calculations. Lee's checking routines are not limited to his students' work. He also checks the locks on his classroom door several times before leaving school, and performs these kinds of rituals at home as well. Lee is most likely exhibiting:

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Lee's behavior of constantly checking and rechecking is a common symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is characterized by recurrent, intrusive, and distressing thoughts (obsessions) that are often relieved by performing repetitive behaviors (compulsions), such as checking, cleaning, or counting. Lee's checking behaviors are likely driven by his obsessional fear of making a mistake, and his compulsive need to check and recheck is a way to alleviate this anxiety.

Lee Is a High School Teacher