Tommy Has Obsessions About Cleanliness and Is a Compulsive Hand

question 16

Multiple Choice

Tommy has obsessions about cleanliness and is a compulsive hand washer.Which of the following pieces of evidence best supports the view that his obsessive-compulsive disorder is related to operant conditioning?

• A) Tommy's sworn enemy,Bobby,hardly ever washes his hands,so Tommy engages in the behavior compulsively to be as different as possible from Bobby.
• B) Tommy sees his brother engage in compulsive hand washing,so he also engages in the same behavior.
• C) Tommy experiences a large reduction in anxiety whenever he washes his hands,so he engages in the behavior whenever he becomes anxious.
• D) Tommy believes that hand washing will prevent him from becoming sick,so he engages in the behavior compulsively.

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Definitions:

Sense Of Responsibility

The feeling or belief that one is accountable for their actions or has an obligation to perform certain tasks.

Behaviors

The range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with their environment, which includes the other systems or organisms around as well as the physical environment.

Personally Disapprove

Personally Disapprove means to hold a negative opinion about something based on one's own beliefs or values.

Personally Approve

A process or action whereby an individual gives their direct and explicit approval or consent.