Kwan Is Very Self Conscious About His Acne Problem

question 33

Multiple Choice

Kwan is very self conscious about his acne problem.When a girl he finds attractive makes a joke about her own complexion,he interprets it as a disguised rejection of him and reacts with hostility.His misplaced response is the result of a problem with

• A)social information processing.
• B)relational aggression.
• C)reference groups.
• D)normative social influence.

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Definitions:

Pharmacologic Treatment

The use of medications as a method to treat disease, alleviate symptoms, or prevent further medical complications.

Manic Episodes

Periods of abnormally elevated mood, energy, and activity levels, often seen in bipolar disorder.

Depressive Episodes

Periods marked by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, often accompanying major depressive disorder.