Devon reports he is always afraid he left the stove on. He states he has to check the stove five times every night before going to bed or he fears the house will burn down while he is sleeping. Devon may be diagnosed with

Question

obsessive-compulsive disorder
phobia disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
panic disorder

Answer 1

Devon may be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). His behavior of checking the stove multiple times out of fear that it may lead to a dangerous consequence (the house burning down) is characteristic of the compulsive behaviors that often accompany obsessive thoughts in OCD.