The Idea That People Often Conform to the Expectations of Others

question 43

Multiple Choice

The idea that people often conform to the expectations of others, including the suggestions of therapists about whether or not they have a disorder, is thought to be an important factor in the diagnosis of which of the following disorders?

• A) borderline personality disorder
• B) dissociative identity disorder
• C) bipolar disorder
• D) schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Aristotle

An ancient Greek philosopher and polymath whose works spanning politics, metaphysics, ethics, and logic are foundational to Western philosophy.

Scientific Reasoning

The methodological approach to problem-solving and understanding natural phenomena through hypothesis formation, experimental design, data analysis, and logical argumentation.

Hypothesis Testing

A statistical method used to determine if there is enough evidence in a sample of data to infer that a certain condition is true for the entire population.

Problem Identification

A rephrased definition: Initiating the problem-solving process by clearly recognizing and outlining an issue that needs to be dealt with.