Diane has repetitive thoughts that her house will catch on fire. She repeatedly checks the stove to make sure it is turned off. Diane's compulsive behavior serves to

a) provide immediate relief from the anxiety associated with her repetitive thoughts.
b) reinforce her checking behaviors.
c) lower her psychophysiological arousal.
d) all of the above.

d

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Children who are insecurely attached, have difficult temperaments as infants, react negatively to stress, are likely to display poor school performance, and have fewer interpersonal skills when interacting with peers most likely have

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