I know I am not going to do such a thing, but the thought keeps moving through my mindDid I remember to get dressed?" Karen recognizes her thought as unrealistic, but she stops at each restroom to check in the mirror. She checks again when she passes a window in which she can see her reflection. Karen is experiencing symptoms of a/an _______________.

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I know I am not going to do such a thing, but the thought keeps moving through my mindDid I remember to get dressed?" Karen recognizes her thought as unrealistic, but she stops at each restroom to check in the mirror. She checks again when she passes a window in which she can see her reflection. Karen is experiencing symptoms of a/an _______________. 
 A. compulsion
 B. obsession 
C. phobia 
D. panic attack
i say B

Ms. Sue · Answer

I agree.

PsyDAG · Answer

Seems like she has both B (thoughts) and A (actions). http://drdavespsychologypage.intuitwebsites.com/Compulsions.pdf