Persistent, compulsive dependence on a substance or behavior despite ongoing negative consequences is
A) obsession.
B) denial.
C) addiction.
D) habit.

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The definition given is an example of addiction. Obsession refers to a persistent thought or idea that dominates one's mind, denial is a refusal to acknowledge or accept the truth, and habit is a usual behavior that is repeated frequently but does not involve compulsive or destructive elements.

Persistent, Compulsive Dependence on a Substance or Behavior Despite Ongoing