Those who are anxious unless their books are perfectly lined up on their desks and who must eat the food on their plates in a balanced order are exhibiting a:

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The behavior described suggests a compulsion related to maintaining balance or symmetry, which is consistent with a balance compulsion. Checking compulsions involve repeatedly checking something (such as checking if a door is locked), counting compulsions involve counting actions or objects repeatedly, and cleaning compulsions involve repetitive cleaning or washing behaviors.

Those Who Are Anxious Unless Their Books Are Perfectly Lined