Question

question 31
repetitive hand-washing in order to relieve anxiety is an example of a(n) ______.
positive reinforcement
obsession
compulsion
phobia

question 32
melissa was mugged seven months ago and appears to have adjusted well. however, recently melissa has been experiencing extreme fear, nightmares, and flashbacks about the mugging. melissa would most likely be diagnosed with
obsessive-compulsive disorder
depression
post-traumatic stress disorder
social phobia

Explanation:

Analyze repetitive hand-washing behavior

Repetitive, purposeful physical behaviors performed in response to an obsession or according to rigid rules to reduce anxiety are defined as compulsions.

Analyze Melissa's symptoms after a traumatic event

Experiencing extreme fear, nightmares, and flashbacks more than a month after a life-threatening traumatic event (being mugged) is the classic presentation of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Answer:

Question 31

• Positive reinforcement
• Obsession
• Compulsion (Correct answer)
• Phobia

Question 32

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Depression</mcq-correct>
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Correct answer)

<mcq-option>Social Phobia