A compensatory behavior is a behavior that
A) is rooted in obsession.
B) tries to balance out a previous behavior.
C) is caused by an underlying anxiety disorder.
D) has no potentially negative consequences.

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A compensatory behavior is a behavior that tries to balance out a previous behavior. For example, someone who overeats may engage in compensatory behavior like excessive exercise or purging (in the case of bulimia) to "make up for" the overeating.

A Compensatory Behavior Is a Behavior That