Response prevention prevents the client from engaging in _____ behaviors.

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Response prevention is a technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy, particularly in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, where the client is prevented from performing a compulsive behavior that reduces anxiety. This helps the client learn that anxiety or discomfort decreases over time even without performing the compulsive act.

Response Prevention Prevents the Client from Engaging in _____ Behaviors