Often After Some Life-Changing Crisis Such as a Divorce, the Death

question 14

Multiple Choice

Often after some life-changing crisis such as a divorce, the death of a loved one or a serious car accident, people tend to rethink what they are doing with their lives. They are concerned that in some way they are wasting their lives and not achieving their full potential. It is not uncommon for these people to immerse themselves in yoga, to challenge their own limits by taking up some death-defying sport or to simply get validation from a therapist. In these ways, people can satisfy their _____ needs.

• A) Ego
• B) Social
• C) Self-actualization
• D) Safety and security
• E) Physiological

Describe major developments in the treatment of mental illness.

Recognize the criteria used to define deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger in abnormal psychology.

Distinguish between deviant behavior and mental illness.

Articulate the historical and contemporary perspectives on the causes of mental illness.

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Definitions:

Nine Components

A term that could refer to the nine essential parts or elements of a specific system, theory, or model, depending on context.

Gardner

Refers to Howard Gardner, a developmental psychologist known for his theory of multiple intelligences which suggests people have different kinds of intelligences.

Creative People

Individuals who possess the ability to produce new and original ideas, solutions, or artistic expressions.

Mental Imagery

A cognitive process where an individual visualizes or simulates a perception or experience in their mind in the absence of external stimuli.