During meetings, Wayne constantly taps his pen on the desk and counts silently to himself to divert his thoughts away from getting up and hitting the chair of the committee.Wayne's repetitive tapping and counting illustrate the concept of:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Wayne's behavior of tapping his pen and counting to divert his thoughts away from hitting the chair of the committee is a compulsion, which is a repetitive behavior or mental act performed to alleviate anxiety.

During Meetings, Wayne Constantly Taps His Pen on the Desk