Given the potential role of operant conditioning in causing and maintaining OCD, one strategy that might help those with the disorder is
A. engaging in relaxation exercises in response to compulsive urges.
B. practicing mindfulness and positive thinking in response to obsessive worries.
C. taking part in genetic or brain imaging studies to look for abnormalities that could be targeted in therapy.
D. engaging in healthy behaviors and rewarding oneself with chocolate in response to compulsive urges.
Answer: D
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