Which of the Following Would Be a Behavior That Would

question 731

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a behavior that would help if you were providing support and comfort to a friend in distress?

• A) helping the friend to place blame on the persons who upset him or her
• B) using open-ended questions and supportive statements
• C) probing painful topics to produce catharsis
• D) showing impatience to encourage your friend to stop feeling "sorry" for him or herself

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Definitions:

Alpha Rhythm

A pattern of smooth, regular electrical oscillations in the human brain typically occurring when a person is awake but relaxed, usually in the frequency range of 8-12 Hz.

Theta Rhythm

A pattern of brainwave activity, typically in the range of 4-8 Hz, associated with stages of sleep and meditative states.

Limbic System

In vertebrates, an action system of the brain. In humans, plays a role in emotional responses, motivation, sexual behavior, autonomic responses, and biological rhythms.

Reflex Action

An automatic, involuntary response to a given stimulus that generally functions to restore homeostasis.