When Carl First Started Drinking, All He Needed to Get

question 361

Multiple Choice

When Carl first started drinking, all he needed to get a buzz was two beers. Now it takes two six packs. This reduction in Carl's responsiveness to his "drug of choice" is called a

• A)drug compulsion.
• B)drug tolerance.
• C)physical withdrawal.
• D)psychological addiction.

Understand the concept of internal and external attributions and their impact on perception of behavior.

Distinguish between individualistic and collectivistic cultural outlooks and their influence on personal identity and behavior.

Identify and explain the significance of subcultures within larger cultural contexts.

Recognize the role of attributions in understanding personality and behavior.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Approach

Focuses on understanding human behavior by analyzing the inner conflicts that arise from childhood experiences and the unconscious mind.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on teaching skills to manage emotional distress and improve interpersonal relationships, often used for treating borderline personality disorder.

Dr. Marsha Linehan

A psychologist who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), primarily aimed at treating borderline personality disorder and other conditions.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions and behaviors through goal-oriented, systematic procedures.