Others Describe a Worker as Very Shy and Lacking in Self-Confidence

question 31

Multiple Choice

Others describe a worker as very shy and lacking in self-confidence. This worker stays in an office cubicle all day, never coming out for breaks or lunch. Which term best describes this behavior?

• A) Narcissistic
• B) Histrionic
• C) Avoidant
• D) Paranoid

Recognize key figures in psychology and their contributions.

Describe the methods and techniques used in early psychological research.

Identify the goals of psychology as a discipline.

Differentiate between structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, and psychoanalysis.

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Definitions:

Existential Perspective

A view that focuses on the cognitive, affective, and behavioral consequences of basic aspects of the human condition such as the knowledge of mortality, the desire for meaning, and the precarious nature of identity.

Negative Arousal

A state of being provoked or stimulated to feel unpleasant emotions, such as stress, anger, or anxiety.

Closure Quickly

The need or tendency to resolve a situation or obtain an answer without delay, often to reduce uncertainty or discomfort.

Personal Worth

The perceived value or esteem in which an individual holds themselves; akin to self-esteem.