Jackie and Andy Are in an Intense Argument About Andy

question 30

Multiple Choice

Jackie and Andy are in an intense argument about Andy having lunch with a former girlfriend.Jackie begins recalling all the times Andy has kept things from her,and so her mood declines and she withdraws from Andy.Jackie's recollections of Andy's past transgressions illustrate

• A) state-dependent memory.
• B) rumination.
• C) a pessimistic explanatory style.
• D) learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Object Relations Theorists

Psychologists who study how people form representations of others and relationships based on early caregiving experiences.

Early Caregivers

These are the primary individuals, often parents or guardians, responsible for a child's basic needs and development during the early years of life.

Avoidant

Referring to a pattern of behavior characterized by avoidance of emotional intimacy or distressing situations.

Humanistic Approaches

A psychological perspective emphasizing empathy and stresses the good in human behavior.