In one study,people were taught to attribute their compulsive urges to abnormal brain functioning.Instead of giving in to an urge,they participated in an alternative activity that engaged other parts of the brain.This strategy for dealing with their difficulty best illustrates

A) systematic desensitization.
B) cognitive-behavioral therapy.
C) biomedical therapy.
D) psychodynamic therapy.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

is a psychotherapeutic approach that aims to solve problems concerning dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.

Compulsive Urges

Strong, uncontrollable desires or impulses that compel an individual to perform certain acts repeatedly.

Brain Functioning

The activities and processes executed by the brain to support physical, cognitive, and emotional tasks, ranging from basic bodily operations to complex thought processes.