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Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
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Evolutionary Perspective

An approach in psychology that explains human behavior and mental processes through the lens of natural selection and survival adaptation.

Compulsive Checking

A behavioral condition where an individual feels the need to repeatedly check things (e.g., door locks, appliances) to alleviate anxiety.

Anxiety

Experiencing anxiety, tension, or discomfort over an event with an unpredictable result.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, any event or stimulus that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

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