Throughout the Day, Judy Is Distracted by the Thought That

Multiple Choice

Throughout the day, Judy is distracted by the thought that she has left her keys or her wallet locked in her car. As a result, she checks her purse dozens of times each day to be sure the keys and wallet are with her. In this example, Judy's constant checking her purse for her keys would be considered a(n)

A) phobia.
B) compulsion.
C) obsession.
D) paranoid delusion.