Compulsion Is to "Action" as Obsession Is to

question 66

Multiple Choice

Compulsion is to "action" as obsession is to

• A)fear.
• B)thought.
• C)emotion.
• D)behavior.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

The mechanism of altering the intensity of a behavior by the strategic use of endorsements or reprimands.

Cognitive Learning

A style of learning that focuses on understanding, reasoning, problem-solving, and applying information rather than just memorizing facts.

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, innate reaction to a stimulus that occurs naturally without any prior learning or conditioning.