A real-life example of ______ can be seen in individuals suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder who compulsively wash their hands because they fear exposure to germs.
A) Discriminated reinforcement
B) Nondiscriminated avoidance
C) Nondiscriminated reinforcement
D) Discriminated avoidance

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Nondiscriminated avoidance occurs when a behavior is performed to prevent an anticipated aversive event, without a specific warning signal. In OCD, individuals wash their hands to avoid the anxiety associated with germs, even without a direct threat present.

A Real-Life Example of ______ Can Be Seen in Individuals