John's Thoughts of Death Are Causing Him to Lose Sleep

question 16

Multiple Choice

John's thoughts of death are causing him to lose sleep, eat poorly, and constantly worry.He expresses much concern over his current mental state, so much so that he has made an appointment to see a counselor.We would refer to his thoughts as abnormal since they

• A)are statistically in the mean.
• B)interfere with pursuing career goals.
• C)cause great personal distress.
• D)are seen by others as abnormal.

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Definitions:

Biological Preparedness

The concept that organisms are innately predisposed to form associations between certain stimuli and responses, facilitating learning.

Inedible

Something that is not suitable or safe for consumption as food.

Puzzle Box

An experimental apparatus used in animal learning research, where an animal must solve a problem or manipulate mechanisms to escape or obtain a reward.

Law of Effect

A principle in psychology that states behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.