Question

Compulsives can sometimes resist their compulsions, but they usually return to their compulsive behavior because they

a. will become more distressed if they do not engage in the compulsive behavior.
b. miss the pleasure produced by their compulsions.
c. do not view their compulsions as a problem.
d. need the attention that their compulsive behaviors attracts.

Answer 1

The right answer is a. will become more distressed if they do not engage in the compulsive behavior. People with Obsessive-Compulsive disorder perform compulsive behaviors in order to decrease levels of anxiety if they stop performing compulsive behavior anxiety levels increase until they finally perform the compulsive behavior.

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