According to Gabriel and Gardner's (1999)research on Collective Versus Relational

question 80

Multiple Choice

According to Gabriel and Gardner's (1999) research on collective versus relational interdependence,which of the following discussions of emotional events is most likely?

• A) Steve talks about the time he and his team won the provincial curling championship.
• B) Tara talks about how she and her graduating class were affected by a 6-week teachers' strike.
• C) Erin describes how she and her fellow hockey fans felt after her team's Stanley Cup win.
• D) William describes how he felt after a major car accident.
• E) Daniel talks about how he and his younger brother reacted when their 52-year-old dad died of a heart attack.

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Definitions:

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A psychiatric condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to rejection.

Social Contact

Interaction between individuals that can provide emotional support, companionship, and a sense of belonging.

Rejection

The act of being dismissed or deemed unworthy of acceptance, which can occur in social, professional, or personal contexts, leading to emotional distress.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.