Julius Is Obsessed with Avoiding Germs and Feels Compelled to Bathe

question 402

Multiple Choice

Julius is obsessed with avoiding germs and feels compelled to bathe at least 10 times a day. His therapist suggests that Julius continues his maladaptive bathing because this behavior temporarily reduced his anxiety on many past occasions. The therapist's suggestion highlights the influence of

• A) linkage analysis.
• B) reinforcement.
• C) explanatory style.
• D) dissociation.

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