James Plays Violin in the Local Symphony

question 31

Multiple Choice

James plays violin in the local symphony. A recent concert was poorly reviewed in a newspaper article, and James feels worthless and despondent. This is an example of which of the following cognitive distortions?

• A)Selective abstraction
• B)Overgeneralization
• C)Arbitrary inference
• D)Magnification

Acknowledge the effectiveness of crying as a communication tool in the infant-caregiver relationship.

Recognize cultural differences in raising children and their effects on temperament and autonomy.

Grasp the significance of attachment styles in predicting future social and emotional adjustment.

Understand the impact of siblings and peers on adolescent development.

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Definitions:

Self-Expression

The action of conveying one's thoughts, feelings, or ideas through various means such as speech, art, or behavior.

Unconventional Dress

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The outermost layer of Earth under the ocean basins, composed predominantly of basaltic rock.

Continental Crust

The thick, buoyant part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents, composed mainly of granitic rocks.