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Carla Smith Convinced That the World Around Her Is a Hostile

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Carla Smith convinced that the world around her is a hostile place to live. She has a great deal of difficulty keeping boyfriends because she feels that the men she dates are not to be trusted because they usually gossip about her behind her back. She believes this despite the fact that her boyfriends are characterized by others as "nice guys." Carla's behavior most closely resembles which of the following disorders?


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Western Countries

Nations generally considered part of the Western world, typically including those in Europe, North America, and other regions sharing similar economic, political, and cultural traits.

Asians

Refers to individuals from the continent of Asia, encompassing a diverse range of cultures, languages, and ethnicities.

Learned Helplessness

A condition resulting from the perception that we have no control over our environment.

Martin Seligman

A psychologist known for his work on the theory of learned helplessness, positive psychology, and well-being.

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