Shanice works in a crowded downtown neighborhood.She constantly worries that she left her headlights on after she parked her car in the office building parking ramp,and repeatedly goes back and checks to see that the headlights are turned off before finally arriving at the office,frequently late.Her therapist explains that returning to check whether the car's headlights are turned off so often is a way to reduce the anxiety created by her obsessive thoughts.This is a(n)____.

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The therapist's explanation suggests that Shanice's behavior is a result of operant conditioning, where her repeated checking behavior is reinforced by the temporary relief it provides from her anxiety.

Shanice Works in a Crowded Downtown Neighborhood