Steve is obsessed with exercising. if he has to schedule something during the time he'd planned for his workout, he becomes totally preoccupied with how he'll fit it in that day. what symptom of addiction does this demonstrate?

The correct answer is compulsion.

In terms of addictions, compulsion refers to an intense and overwhelming urge to do something. Addictions lead to compulsions to perform an action and fulfill one's urges. In this instance, despite having something else scheduled at the time of his workout, Steve feels compelled to give into his addiction (exercising) by trying hard to find time for it.