Beth Decides to Socialize with Fewer Friends Than She Did

question 62

Multiple Choice

Beth decides to socialize with fewer friends than she did when she was younger, but each relationship is deeply satisfying and enjoyable to her. This is an example of

• A) socioemotional selectivity theory.
• B) fight or flight behavior.
• C) tend and befriend behavior.
• D) having less contentment and more extreme joy.

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Definitions:

Manic-depressive Disorder

An old term for bipolar disorder, a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings.

Chemical Imbalance

A hypothetical concept suggesting that mental health conditions arise from an imbalance of chemicals in the brain.

Traditional Classification

A system of categorization based on longstanding and conventional criteria or principles.

Mental Disorders

A broad range of conditions affecting mental health, characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.