José Is a Rejected-Withdrawn Child Who Has Developed a Learned-Helpless

question 34

Multiple Choice

José is a rejected-withdrawn child who has developed a learned-helpless approach to peer difficulties.This means that José

• A)will eventually become a bully toward younger peers.
• B)watches helplessly as classmates pass him by,even though he has the social skills to interact with them.
• C)will be motivated to change his behavior so peers will accept him.
• D)assumes that he will never be liked,no matter what he does.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing dysfunctional thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses.

Behavior Modification

A technique aiming at changing harmful behaviors through reinforcement methods or other learning principles.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

A psychotherapeutic treatment aimed at altering maladaptive thinking patterns to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.

Specificity Theory

A theory suggesting that pain signals are transmitted to the brain through specific neural pathways distinct from other sensory systems.