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What Is a Correlation,and How Does It Differ from a Cause-And-Effect

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What is a correlation,and how does it differ from a cause-and-effect relationship? Give an example of each and note what type of study can provide that information.


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Compulsion

A psychological condition or mechanism where an individual feels the urgent need to perform certain behaviors or rituals repeatedly.

Obsession

Persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts that cause significant anxiety or distress.

Ritualistic Behavior

Repetitive actions performed in a prescribed manner, often part of religious, cultural, or social practices, imbued with symbolic meaning.

Impulse

A sudden, involuntary urge to do something.

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