In obsessive disorder,instances of _____ behavior are _____ reinforced by the momentary abatement of the_____.
A)compulsive;positively;obsessions
B)compulsive;negatively;obsessions
C)obsessive;positively;compulsions
D)obsessive;negatively;compulsions

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In obsessive disorder, compulsive behaviors are negatively reinforced by the momentary abatement of the obsessions. This means that the behavior is strengthened by the relief or reduction of anxiety that follows it, even though the relief is temporary and reinforces the cycle of obsessive-compulsive behavior.

In Obsessive Disorder,instances of _____ Behavior Are _____ Reinforced by the Momentary

In Obsessive Disorder,instances of _ Behavior Are _ Reinforced by the Momentary