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John is an 18-year-old male. He has never been to a therapist or psychiatrist, but he carries a blanket (like a toddler's blankie) with him everywhere he goes. When he gets nervous or upset, he likes to rub the fabric with his fingers. How would you explain this behavior?

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Description: john is an 18 year old male he has never been to a therapist or psychiatrist but he carries a blanket like a toddlers blankie with him everywhere he goes when he gets nervous or upset he lik 17698

          John is an 18-year-old male. He has never been to a therapist or psychiatrist, but he carries a blanket (like a toddler's blankie) with him everywhere he goes. When he gets nervous or upset, he likes to rub the fabric with his fingers. How would you explain this behavior?

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11/07/2023

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The act of rubbing the fabric with his fingers could provide him with a sense of security and comfort in times of stress or anxiety. Show more…

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John is an 18-year-old male. He has never been to a therapist or psychiatrist, but he carries a blanket (like a toddler's blankie) with him everywhere he goes. When he gets nervous or upset, he likes to rub the fabric with his fingers. How would you explain this behavior?