One of the Maladaptive Coping Strategies Used by Adolescents Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

One of the maladaptive coping strategies used by adolescents is self-injury such as cutting.Use of this coping strategy suggests:

• A) suicidal intention.
• B) the need to self-medicate.
• C) seeking temporary relief from anxiety or stress.
• D) a precursor to harming others.

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Spinal Cord

A slender, elongated structure composed of nerve tissue that stretches from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar segment of the spine.

Nerve Tissue

A type of biological tissue that is responsible for communication within the body through electrical and chemical signals.

Cerebral Hemisphere

One of the two symmetrical halves of the brain, each responsible for controlling the opposite side of the body and specialized in different functions.

Speech

The expression of thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds, typically using language that is understood by others.