An Obsession Is a ________, While a Compulsion Is a ________

question 115

Multiple Choice

An obsession is a ________, while a compulsion is a ________.

• A) delusion; strong emotion
• B) form of species-typical behavior; learned behavior
• C) thought; behavior
• D) learned behavior; delusional thought
• E) recurring feeling of anxiety; form of intense euphoria

Recognize the historical context and foundational principles of humanistic and existential therapies.

Describe the humanistic-existential model and its approach to self-awareness and living a meaningful life.

Analyze the relationship between behaviors, thoughts, and the development of psychological disorders.

Identify the importance of self-actualization in human functioning.

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Definitions:

ADH

Anti-Diuretic Hormone, a peptide hormone that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.

Thyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland, critical to the regulation of metabolism and energy.

TSH

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone; a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of thyroid hormones and thus controls metabolism.

Pathological Condition

A state that is contrary to normal health, often characterized by various signs and symptoms of disease.