In one study, people were taught to attribute their compulsive urges to abnormal brain functioning. instead of giving in to an urge, they participated in an alternative activity that engaged other parts of the brain. this strategy for dealing with their difficulty best illustrates

Cognitive-behavior therapy.

Explanation:

CBT is a goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that works with practical approaches to problem solving. The goal is to change thinking or behavioral reactions to some difficulties, therefore, changing the way they feel and think. As the exercise describes, they are taught to attribute their compulsive urges to abnormal brain functioning. Instead of giving in to an urge, they participated in an alternative activity that engaged other parts of the brain.