In the Learning Model of OCD, Which of the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

In the learning model of OCD, which of the following is thought to maintain compulsive behavior?

• A) Operant conditioning
• B) Punishment
• C) Negative expressed emotion
• D) An excess of postsynaptic serotonin receptors

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Definitions:

Psychological Abilities

The cognitive functions and capacities that enable an individual to process information, understand relationships, and solve problems.

Direct Hazards

Immediate risks or dangers that pose a threat to health, safety, or well-being in an environment or activity.

Indirect Hazards

Risks that arise not as a direct result of an action but as a consequence of various secondary factors or situations.

Trait Anger

A personality characteristic that reflects the predisposition of individuals to perceive situations as annoying or frustrating and to react with anger.