Compulsive behavior: performing an act persistently and repetitively without leading to reward or pleasure; 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.
Source: CRISP
Compulsive behavior: 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.
Source: MeSH 2007
These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Compulsive behavior:
Source - MeSH 2007
Source - MeSH 2007
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Source - CRISP
Source - MeSH 2007
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Source: CRISP
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