An individual who feels the need to check and recheck repeatedly whether or not the stove was turned off is probably suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
An OCD is a mental disorder that affects people with an obsession to check things repeatedly without any reason in particular. In the example provided, the individual cannot control the need to check if the stove is turned off.
Other types of OCD include doing certain routine activities repeatedly such as washing hands several times during the day.
People affected by OCD usually look for help with different therapies in order to overcome this mental disorder.
The answer in this scenario is regulation (Answer B).
Education results in a more skilled and productive work force, technological advancement improves efficiency and therefore productivity, and trade promotes increases in productivity.
Regulation, while necessary in many industries, is a form of restriction. This often means it drives up the cost in providing goods and services which dampens productivity. It's important to note that regulation is a very important tool to protect certain aspects or parties within an industry. For example, regulation is often in place to limit the maximum price that consumers (like you) can be charged for essential services like energy, water and sewerage.
The answer is D) religious issues.
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