Compulsions Are

question 73

Multiple Choice

Compulsions are

• A) repeated, unwanted thoughts, urges, or images
• B) repetitive behaviors or mental acts that someone feels compelled to perform
• C) intense surges of fear and anxiety that peak within a few minutes
• D) the re-experiencing of traumatic experiences through nightmares and flashbacks

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Definitions:

Cognitive Control

The ability of individuals to regulate their thoughts, emotions, and actions through mental processes, enabling goal-directed behavior.

Aroused

A state of heightened physiological and psychological activity, including alertness and emotional intensity.

Self-esteem

A subjective measure of an individual's worth or value, often determining how much one respects and regards oneself.

Counterstereotypic Examples

Instances or cases that go against common stereotypes, thereby challenging and potentially altering stereotypical beliefs.