Tommy Has Obsessions About Cleanliness and Is a Compulsive Handwasher

question 72

Multiple Choice

Tommy has obsessions about cleanliness and is a compulsive handwasher.Which of the following pieces of evidence would support the view that his obsessive-compulsive disorder is related to operant conditioning?

• A) Although his parents have punished Tommy many times for handwashing,he continues to engage in the behavior.
• B) Tommy sees his brother engage in compulsive handwashing,so he also engages in the behavior.
• C) Tommy experiences a large reduction in anxiety whenever he washes his hands,so he continues the behavior whenever he becomes anxious.
• D) Tommy read a sign saying that handwashing helps prevent illness.

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