Although Mark Realizes That His Behavior Is Unreasonable, He Is

question 312

Multiple Choice

Although Mark realizes that his behavior is unreasonable, he is so alarmed by high bridges or expressway overpasses that he avoids them by taking an unnecessarily lengthy route to and from work each day. Mark appears to suffer from

• A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• B) a mood disorder.
• C) a phobia.
• D) generalized anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Ideal Self

The person an individual aspires to be, encompassing all of their goals and aspirations in terms of personality, behavior, and achievements.

Ideal Society

A concept pertaining to a society that possesses highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities for its citizens, often focusing on aspects of justice, equality, and happiness.

Ideal Family System

A theoretical construct of a family unit that operates in ways considered optimal for the emotional and psychological development of its members.

Formal Operational Thought

The stage in cognitive development, according to Piaget, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.