William's Family Is Wealthy and He Has Always Been Well

question 89

Multiple Choice

William's family is wealthy and he has always been well fed and cared for.At age 3,William was shipwrecked with his parents.During the weeks before they were rescued,William and his parents had very little to eat or drink.What will be the most likely outcome for William's health due to this experience?

• A) He will continue to show long-lasting effects of malnutrition.
• B) He will develop the symptoms of kwashiorkor.
• C) He will experience a catch-up growth period.
• D) He will fail to recover and will die within a few months.

Explore the sociocultural, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic perspectives on anxiety disorders.

Comprehend the concepts of free-floating anxiety, repetitive thoughts (obsessions), and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Understand the role of cognitive distortions and maladaptive assumptions in anxiety disorders.

Distinguish between fear and anxiety in terms of psychological responses.

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Definitions:

Radical Behaviorists

Scholars who adhere to a strict form of behaviorism, emphasizing observable behaviors over internal phenomena like thoughts or emotions.

Observable Behaviors

Actions or reactions of individuals or systems that can be directly seen or measured.

Pragmatists

Thinkers or philosophers who judge the truth of theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

Subconscious

The part of the mind that is not fully aware but influences actions and feelings.