Len is constantly anxious. To relieve his anxiety, he counts silently to himself. He may count his breaths per minute, or he may just count the seconds as they tick by. Just the act of counting
Seems to relieve his anxiety. Len's counting behaviors represent a(n) ______.
A) delusion
B) compulsion
C) obsession
D) abreaction

Question

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Len's counting behavior is a form of compulsion, which is a repetitive behavior or mental act performed in response to an obsession or a rigidly held belief.

Len Is Constantly Anxious