Example sentences for: compulsive

How can you use “compulsive” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Vasopressin is a neurotransmitter released centrally to affect various behaviors, e.g. arousal [ 7 ] , temperature regulation [ 8 9 ] , aggression [ 10 11 ] , memory [ 12 ] and grooming [ 13 ] . However, the ability of centrally acting AVP to induce intense stereotyped behaviors [ 1 14 ] raises the possibility that this neuropeptide may be associated with the induction of compulsive behaviors in humans.

  • He's now proved himself "pathological," "unbalanced," and "compulsive."

  • The Valine allele was shown to be preferentially transmitted to ADHD probands and was associated with impulsive false alarm errors on a continuous performance task [ 56 ] . Several studies on obsessive compulsive disorder have found associations with COMT [ 57 58 59 60 ] . Associations with bipolar disorder [ 61 ] and temperamental dimensions [ 62 ] have also been reported.

  • Among experts who treat and study compulsive behaviors and chemical dependencies, there is controversy over the meaning of the term "addiction" and the efficacy of the disease model for a range of supposed addictions, from alcoholism to compulsive gambling.

  • You're sure to overdose, but that's the obsessive/compulsive thrill you're looking for, right?


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