Students at a Large Metropolitan University May Have Only Superficial

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Multiple Choice

Students at a large metropolitan university may have only superficial contact with others because of their need to

• A)identify and defend territory.
• B)reduce attentional overload.
• C)prevent learned helplessness.
• D)maintain self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Cultural Norms

The shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups.

Experiencing Distress

The unpleasant feelings or emotions that impact one's level of functioning, often in response to perceived threats or stressors.

Psychopathology

The study of psychological disorders, their symptoms, etiology (causes), and treatment.

Diathesis-stress

A psychological theory that explains behavior as both a result of biological and genetic factors ("diathesis"), and life experiences ("stress").