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Descriptor English:   Compulsive Behavior 
Descriptor Spanish:   Conducta Compulsiva 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Comportamento Compulsivo 
Synonyms English:   Behavior, Compulsive  
Tree Number:   F01.145.527.100
Definition English:   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. 
Indexing Annotation English:   use Cat F3 qualif
See Related English:   Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 
History Note English:   68 
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Record Number:   3223 
Unique Identifier:   D003192 

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