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Kelly is trying to stop herself from checking the oven for the 8th time before she leaves the house. This repeated checking of the oven is a behavior that is typical of some people with __________.Group of answer choicesA. feelings of depressionB. a simple phobiaC. obsessive-compulsive disorderD. social phobia

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Kelly is trying to stop herself from checking the oven for the 8th time before she leaves the house. This repeated checking of the oven is a behavior that is typical of some people with __________.Group of answer choicesA. feelings of depressionB. a simple phobiaC. obsessive-compulsive disorderD. social phobia

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The behavior described, which involves repeated checking of the oven, is typical of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviors. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

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