Miguel feels pleasure and relief after deliberately setting a fire.Why would Miguel's behavior be considered impulsive,rather than compulsive?

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Miguel's behavior is considered impulsive because the goal of impulsive behavior is to experience pleasure, which is what Miguel feels after setting the fire. Compulsive behavior, on the other hand, is characterized by a repetitive, irrational action that is performed to reduce anxiety or prevent a feared outcome, rather than to experience pleasure.

Miguel Feels Pleasure and Relief After Deliberately Setting a Fire