Compulsives can sometimes resist their compulsions, but they usually return to their compulsive behavior because they

a. will become more distressed if they do not engage in the compulsive behavior.
b. miss the pleasure produced by their compulsions.
c. do not view their compulsions as a problem.
d. need the attention that their compulsive behaviors attracts.


Answer: a.

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