Andrew Washes His Hands 100 or More Times Each Day

question 189

Multiple Choice

Andrew washes his hands 100 or more times each day.The constant washing causes the skin on his hands to dry and crack,yet he continues to engage in this behavior.Andrew's behavior is an example of _____.

• A)an obsession
• B)agoraphobia
• C)a compulsion
• D)a negative symptom

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Definitions:

Attachment

A deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space, often discussed in the context of child development theories.

Harlow's Studies

Research conducted by psychologist Harry Harlow, primarily known for his work on maternal-separation, dependency needs, and social isolation experiments on rhesus monkeys.

Infant Monkeys

Young primates that are in the earliest stage of their lives, often studied to understand developmental behaviors.

Cloth-covered Mother

In developmental psychology, a reference to the surrogate mother experiments by Harry Harlow, which demonstrated the importance of comfort and security in infant-mother bonding.