Keith Goes to a Psychologist Because He Was Recently Arrested

question 16

Multiple Choice

Keith goes to a psychologist because he was recently arrested for a series of assaults on strangers in the street.His psychologist asks whether he gets upset with himself afterward and how he feels about his behaviors.His psychologist is asking these questions to asses which criteria of psychopathology?

• A)If the behavior deviates from cultural norms.
• B)If the behavior is personally distressing.
• C)If the behavior is maladaptive.
• D)If the behavior impairs social relationships.

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Definitions:

Duress

The threat of injury or imprisonment for the purpose of requiring another to enter into a contract or carry out some act.

Undue Influence

A legal term that refers to a situation where an individual is able to influence another person's decisions due to the power dynamic between them, often leading to unfair outcomes.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

Fraudulent misrepresentation is a false statement made by one party to another, with the intent to deceive and induce the other party to act, resulting in harm.

Undue Influence

An illegitimate power exercised by one person over another in order to induce the latter to make a decision or a legal transaction that greatly benefits the former.