Compulsion (1959 film) - Wikipedia Compulsion is a 1959 American crime drama film directed by Richard Fleischer, based on the 1956 novel of the same title by Meyer Levin, which in turn is a thinly fictionalized account of the Leopold and Loeb murder trial
Compulsive Behaviors | Psychology Today Compulsions are repetitive behaviors, such as handwashing, or mental acts, such as praying or counting, that the person uses in response to their obsessions, with the goal of neutralizing the
Compulsion (1959) - IMDb Compulsion: Directed by Richard Fleischer With Orson Welles, Diane Varsi, Dean Stockwell, Bradford Dillman Two wealthy law-school students go on trial for murder in this version of the Leopold-Loeb case
Obsession vs. Compulsion: What’s the difference? - NOCD What is a compulsion? A compulsion is a behavior or mental action done to relieve the uncomfortable feelings brought on by obsessions Compulsions are often performed to try to find certainty, prevent a “bad” thing from happening, or “neutralize the thought,” Dr McGrath says
What Are Compulsions in Mental Health? A compulsion is a repetitive action that the person carries out following an obsession to temporarily relieve the anxiety brought on by the obsession Examples include rituals, constantly checking and reassurance
Compulsions: Definition, Causes and Possible Symptoms | 2025 The key differences are: Compulsions are anxiety-driven and done to prevent distress or imagined harm Habits are automatic, often without emotional consequence When a behavior feels impossible to skip and causes distress or guilt, it’s more likely a compulsion than a harmless habit