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Describe the Concept of Escalating Commitment

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Describe the concept of escalating commitment. Explain why escalating commitment can occur.


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Self-Imposed Rituals

Behaviors or practices that individuals voluntarily engage in regularly, often with personal significance or to achieve a desired outcome.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Panic Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by sudden and recurrent panic attacks, often accompanied by ongoing fear of future attacks and significant behavior change to avoid them.

Conversion Disorder

A mental health condition where psychological stress is expressed through physical symptoms with no identifiable physical cause.

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