Instead of Focusing on What She Is No Longer Able

question 181

Multiple Choice

Instead of focusing on what she is no longer able to do, 80-year-old Pauline uses her time and money to make up for the shortcomings associated with aging, focusing on activities that are meaningful and important to her. Pauline demonstrates which characteristic associated with successful aging?

• A)self-challenge
• B)pessimism
• C)realistic expectations
• D)optimism
• E)selective optimization and compensation

Appreciate the role of cognitive therapy in treating psychological disorders.

Identify various therapeutic approaches and their ideal applications, including desensitization, aversive conditioning, and token economy.

Distinguish between different types of therapy (e.g., individual, group, family) and understand their benefits and applications.

Understand the importance of modeling techniques in reducing phobic behaviors.

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Definitions:

Armed Militants

Individuals or groups that use weapons and engage in acts of violence, often for political purposes or to challenge established authority.

International Refugee Organizations

Entities that operate across borders to provide aid, protection, and support to refugees and asylum seekers.

Skilled Workers

Individuals who have acquired special skills, training, knowledge, and qualifications to perform specific tasks or jobs.

Race

A concept no longer recognized as valid, except in terms of its social consequences; in the past, the concept of race referred to biological divisions between human beings, based primarily on their skin color.