Behaviorists Believe That Compulsive Behavior

question 199

Multiple Choice

Behaviorists believe that compulsive behavior:

• A) is reinforced because engaging in it reduces anxiety.
• B) originally is associated with an increase in anxiety.
• C) is logically rather than randomly connected to fearful situations.
• D) is exhibited by everyone.

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