Term ID: T4750

Ritualistic Behavior

/ritualistic-behavior/
Repetitive actions performed according to specific rules or patterns, often seen in obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Example: Checking locks multiple times, washing hands in specific sequences, or arranging objects in particular patterns repeatedly.

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Reference: Rapoport (1989)