Melba Is Incapable of Making a Decision on Her Own,even

question 4

Multiple Choice

Melba is incapable of making a decision on her own,even about everyday matters.She is terrified that if she disagrees with people they will abandon her,so she will not challenge anyone or stand up for herself.Lately,her close friend has been pressuring her to get some help so she will stop trying to please everyone.It is most likely that she has a

• A) psychotic personality disorder
• B) personality disorder
• C) mood disorder
• D) schizoid disorder

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Definitions:

Social Behavior

Behavior among two or more organisms, typically of the same species, that encompasses cooperation, competition, aggression, and communication.

Dominance Hierarchies

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Scientists who study primates, including monkeys, apes, and humans, focusing on their behavior, biology, and evolution, and their interactions with environments and societies.

Nonhuman Primates

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