Asked by Kametriss Williams on Jun 13, 2024

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Before he can study,Rashid must arrange his books,pencils,paper,and other items on his desk so that they are "just so." The campus counselor suggests that Rashid's compulsive behavior may help alleviate his anxiety about failing in school,which reinforces the compulsive actions. This explanation of obsessive-compulsive behavior is most consistent with which perspective?

A) learning
B) psychoanalytic
C) humanistic
D) social-cognitive

Learning Perspective

A viewpoint in psychology that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior.

Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior

A pattern of unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Compulsive Actions

Behaviors that are performed repeatedly and excessively without the ability to control them, often in response to an obsessive thought.

  • Evaluate and differentiate between diverse theoretical frameworks regarding the emergence and conservation of psychological dysfunctions.
  • Assess the efficacy of various treatment methods for psychological conditions.
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Jario WilliamsJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The explanation provided focuses on learning theory, specifically the idea that Rashid's behavior is reinforced by the anxiety relief he experiences when arranging his items in a certain way. This is consistent with the behaviorist perspective within the learning theory framework.