Jeanine Does Not Like Dirt or Germs

question 89

Multiple Choice

Jeanine does not like dirt or germs. In fact, she dislikes them so much that she washes her hands 200 to 300 times a day to make sure she does not get "infected." She has even developed a little ritual she performs each time she washes her hands to make sure she gets them thoroughly clean. She is driven to perform this hand-washing ritual after touching anything in her house, or she suffers overwhelming anxiety. Jeanine's behavior is typical of a(n) ________.

• A) delusion
• B) hallucination
• C) obsession
• D) compulsion

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Definitions:

Self-actualization

Self-actualization is the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as the highest need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Two-factor Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Herzberg that suggests job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from two different sets of factors: motivation and hygiene factors.

Employee Motivation

The amount of enthusiasm, dedication, and innovation employees contribute to their roles in a corporation.

Herzberg

Refers to the two-factor theory by Frederick Herzberg, which posits that certain factors in the workplace result in job satisfaction, while others lead to dissatisfaction, hence differentiating between 'motivators' and 'hygiene factors'.