Term ID: T4084

Obsessive Checking

/obsessive-checking/
Repetitive verification behaviors performed to reduce anxiety about potential mistakes, harm, or oversight.
Example: Repeatedly checking that doors are locked, stove is off, or assignments are completed correctly despite rational knowledge.

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Reference: Rachman (2002)