A Characteristic Pattern of Behavior or Tendency to Act and Feel

question 29

Multiple Choice

A characteristic pattern of behavior or tendency to act and feel in a certain way is called a

• A) self-concept.
• B) fixation.
• C) projection.
• D) trait.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the repetition of desired behaviors and discouraging undesired ones.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A therapeutic concept within the client-centered therapy approach proposed by Carl Rogers, emphasizing an unjudgmental, supportive attitude towards clients.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to help effectively overcome phobias and anxieties by gradually exposing the patient to the fear in a controlled setting.

Fixation

An obsessive focus or attachment to a person, object, or idea, which can interfere with normal psychological development or functioning.