Warren is obsessed with thoughts of being harmed and feels compelled to repeatedly check and recheck the already locked doors and windows of his house.A therapist suggests that his compulsive checking has become so persistent because it temporarily relieves his anxiety.This suggestion highlights the impact of ________ on Warren's compulsive behavior.

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The therapist's suggestion that Warren's compulsive checking is due to temporary relief of anxiety suggests that reinforcement is playing a role in his behavior. By repeatedly checking and finding the doors and windows locked, he is rewarded with a reduction in anxiety, which reinforces his behavior and makes it more likely to occur again in the future.

Warren Is Obsessed with Thoughts of Being Harmed and Feels