About The Medical Condition Behavior, Compulsive

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Behavior, Compulsive

Behavior, Compulsive Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Behavior, Compulsive Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Behavior, Compulsive?

The behavior of performing an act persistently and repetitively without it leading to reward or pleasure. The act is usually a small, circumscribed behavior, almost ritualistic, yet not pathologically disturbing. Examples of compulsive behavior include twirling of hair, checking something constantly, not wanting pennies in change, straightening tilted pictures, etc.

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