Nicholas Suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

question 172

Multiple Choice

Nicholas suffers from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. If learning theorists are correct, his problem arises from _______ when he was a child.

• A) too much parental attention and reinforcement attached to his physical appearance
• B) excessive parental control and discipline
• C) lack of reward or encouragement for exploratory behavior
• D) sibling rivalry combined with attention-seeking, emotional parents

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Definitions:

Behavioral Genetics

The field of study that examines the role of genetic and environmental influences on behaviors.

Gene-environment Correlations

The concept that an individual's (genetically influenced) behaviors and preferences can shape their environment, which in turn impacts their development.

Evolutionary Mismatch

A concept that certain modern behaviors or environmental conditions may not align with those our ancestors evolved to face, potentially leading to negative health outcomes.

Evolutionary Psychology

An approach used in both social and natural sciences that analyzes the psychological framework through the lens of contemporary evolutionary theory.