Your Friend Asked You to Look at a Number of Dating

question 182

Multiple Choice

Your friend asked you to look at a number of dating profiles to help him try to spot any deceptive profiles before he makes contact. Based on research presented in this chapter, which of the following would be a red flag?

• A) Sam writes a lot about himself using "I" and "me."
• B) Pat describes himself as "a globe trotter."
• C) Chris has a really short description of himself.
• D) Will writes about himself and his recent visits to extravagant restaurants.

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Definitions:

Denial

A defense mechanism in which confrontation with a reality or fact is avoided by denying its existence.

Psychological Well-being

A state of mental health that involves individuals realizing their own abilities, coping with normal stresses of life, working productively, and contributing to their community.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a persistent and intense feeling of sadness or loss of interest in daily activities.

Adjustment Disorder

A psychological response to an identifiable stressor, resulting in emotional and behavioral symptoms that significantly impair daily functioning.