Asked by Kathleen Butterworth on May 08, 2024
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A therapist suggests that Mr.Broshi continues to bite his fingernails because this behavior often reduced his feelings of anxiety in the past.The therapist's suggestion most clearly an example of
A) the biological perspective.
B) genetics.
C) epigenetics.
D) reinforcement.
Fingernails
Hard, flat structures covering the tips of the fingers in humans and other primates, composed largely of keratin.
Anxiety
A sense of tension or concern, generally caused by an impending event or an outcome that is undecided.
Reinforcement
In psychology, a consequence applied to an organism's behavior that increases the likelihood of the behavior recurring in the future.
- Acknowledge the significance of reinforcement in sustaining compulsive behaviors within the context of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the significance of reinforcement in sustaining compulsive behaviors within the context of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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