If Someone Is a Hypochondriac, Then That Person Worries About

question 27

Multiple Choice

If someone is a hypochondriac, then that person worries about having diseases that he or she does not have. Lately, Consuela has been worrying about getting a cold although she does not have one. Therefore, Consuela is a hypochondriac. Has a thinking or reasoning error been made in this argument?

• A) Yes, in failing to make a basic argument.
• B) Yes, in asserting the consequent.
• C) No, in asserting the antecedent.
• D) Yes, in reasoning from possibility or ignorance.

Understand the different types of attachment and their characteristics.

Recognize the impact of social media and online communication on social well-being.

Analyze factors that contribute to the adjustment of children in stepfamilies and divorced families.

Understand the outcomes of high-quality vs. low-quality out-of-home care on children's development.

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Definitions:

Social Exclusion

The process or state where individuals or groups are systematically blocked from various rights, opportunities, and resources that are normally available to members of a different group.

Attraction

Refers to a force or factor that draws individuals together, leading to friendships, romantic relationships, or other forms of social connection.

Bad Apple Effect

A phenomenon where the negative behaviors of one individual can influence an entire group, leading to overall worse outcomes or moral standards.

Propinquity Effect

The phenomenon whereby people are more likely to form relationships with those they encounter frequently.