When Considering Topics Such as Gratitude, Forgiveness, and the Development

question 34

Multiple Choice

When considering topics such as gratitude, forgiveness, and the development of hope and optimism,

• A) findings consistently show that there is little to no biology involved in the development of these processes.
• B) scientists have been unable to determine what effect biology might have on the study of positive psychology.
• C) underlining neurobiological forces play a much greater role than earlier theorists had believed.
• D) underlining neurobiological forces play a role in many of the concepts discussed in the textbook.

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Definitions:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy aimed at teaching individuals skills to manage emotional distress and improve relationships.

Self-Mutilation

Deliberate harm to one's own body without suicidal intent, often as a coping mechanism for emotional pain.

Coping Strategy

Methods or techniques used by individuals to handle stressful situations, emotions, or challenges in an effective way.

Battery

In a legal context, it refers to the act of intentionally inflicting harmful or offensive contact upon another person.