A Repetitive, Ritualistic Behavior That a Person Feels Driven to Perform

question 259

Multiple Choice

A repetitive, ritualistic behavior that a person feels driven to perform is called a(n) ________.

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

Identify the correct form of adjectives and adverbs for comparison.

Recognize the use of adjectives and adverbs in historical and factual contexts.

Evaluate the appropriateness of adjective and adverb placement within sentences for clarity and correctness.

Comprehend the role of adjectives and adverbs in conveying precise meaning and detail in descriptions.

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Definitions:

Identity Confusion

A developmental stage or crisis characterized by uncertainty about oneself and one’s place in the world.

Initiative

Initiative is the ability to assess and initiate things independently, often to take charge or perform a new action in pursuit of innovation or problem-solving.

Industry

In a psychological context, industry refers to a stage of development where an individual demonstrates a capacity for hard work and the pursuit of productive goals, often associated with Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.

Anal Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development when a child's focus is on controlling bladder and bowel movements, typically occurring between 18 months and three years old.