Which Person Is Not Making a Downward Social Comparison

question 173

Multiple Choice

Which person is not making a downward social comparison?

• A) Alan, who lost one leg in an accident, comparing himself to the driver, who was killed
• B) David, who loses his job, but gets a severance package with six months' salary, comparing himself to a colleague at another company who lost his job and received three months' severance
• C) Steven, who compares his driving skills today with those that he had when he was in high school
• D) Marty, who compares his coordination after contracting multiple sclerosis with that which he had before the disease

Understand the impact of personality disorders on interpersonal relationships and societal norms.

Discuss the difficulties in treating personality disorders, particularly antisocial personality disorder.

Recognize the signs and symptoms that differentiate between various personality disorders.

Understand the complexities of diagnosing and treating personality disorders.

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Definitions:

Collectivism

A sociocultural value that emphasizes the importance of groups, communities, and collective interests over individual ones.

Cultural Value

The importance or significance that a society places on certain beliefs, practices, or artifacts, making them integral to its identity.

Personality Dimensions

The various traits that constitute an individual's personality, often grouped into categories like openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Personality Factor

An aspect of personality that can be measured and that differentiates individuals from one another based on certain traits or behaviors.