A Recurring Irrational Thought That Cannot Be Controlled or Banished

question 61

Multiple Choice

A recurring irrational thought that cannot be controlled or banished from one's mind is called a/an _______.

• A)phobia
• B)obsession
• C)hypnagogic image
• D)compulsion

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Definitions:

Scarification

A process of weakening the outer coat of seeds to encourage germination, can be chemical, mechanical, or thermal.

Imbibition

Imbibition is the process of absorption of water by substances, causing them to swell without dissolving, critically initiating seed germination.

Vernalization

The process by which exposure to cold temperatures for a certain length of time induces a plant to flower.

Thigmomorphogenesis

An alteration of plant growth in response to mechanical stimuli, such as wind, rain, hail, and contact with passing animals.