Oscar Feels That If He Does Not Circle His Car

question 62

Multiple Choice

Oscar feels that if he does not circle his car five times before he gets in it, he will have an accident. The feeling that he is going to have an accident represents a(n)

• A) delusion.
• B) compulsion.
• C) hallucination.
• D) obsession.

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Definitions:

Ideal Self

The person an individual aspires to be, encompassing all of their goals and aspirations in terms of personality, behavior, and achievements.

Ideal Society

A concept pertaining to a society that possesses highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities for its citizens, often focusing on aspects of justice, equality, and happiness.

Ideal Family System

A theoretical construct of a family unit that operates in ways considered optimal for the emotional and psychological development of its members.

Formal Operational Thought

The stage in cognitive development, according to Piaget, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.