Mei Would Be Described as Unusually Alive, Engaged, and Spontaneous

question 45

Multiple Choice

Mei would be described as unusually alive, engaged, and spontaneous. She values her solitude and is comfortable being alone. She has a wonderful capacity to laugh at herself, while a sunset or a beautiful flower can thrill her to the point of tears. According to humanistic psychologists, Mei

• A)received social reinforcement from her parents for these behaviors.
• B)is exhibiting an immature personality style.
• C)is exhibiting fixation at the phallic stage of development.
• D)is a self-actualizer.

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

False sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices that do not really exist.

Delusions

False beliefs held by a person who refuses to accept evidence of their falseness.

Bizarre Behavior

Actions or reactions that are highly unusual or extremely unconventional, often defying social norms.

Partial Dopamine Agonists

Medications that stimulate dopamine receptors in the brain to a lesser degree than full agonists, often used in treating schizophrenia.