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    An Irresistible, Repetitive Urge to Engage in a Specific Behavior
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An Irresistible, Repetitive Urge to Engage in a Specific Behavior

Question 140

Question 140

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An irresistible, repetitive urge to engage in a specific behavior, usually to relieve anxiety, is a(n) ______.


A) delusion
B) abreaction
C) obsession
D) compulsion

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