Which of the Following Is an Example of an Adaptor

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an adaptor?

• A) A businesswoman breaks off eye contact with a visiting friend to signal the end of the meeting.
• B) To his teenager tying up the family phone, a father makes a "time-is-up" motion with his hand.
• C) While explaining how to get to the post office, a woman points in the correct direction.
• D) When speaking before the boss, an employee nervously rubs his nose. (pp. 143-144)

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Definitions:

Social Skills Training

A form of behavior therapy used to improve interpersonal skills through teaching, modeling, and practicing specific behaviors.

Powerlessness

A state of feeling unable to control one's own life or influence outcomes, often associated with situations of oppression or illness.

Personal Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision about one's own actions and life direction.

Instilling Hope

The process of encouraging optimism and a positive outlook in individuals, especially in therapeutic settings.