Charlize Drinks Alcohol Because She Believes That It Reduces Tension

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Multiple Choice

Charlize drinks alcohol because she believes that it reduces tension, helps her relax, become more sociable and, in general, have a good time. She believes that people like her better when
She's had a few drinks and feels she can make more friends when she's drunk than when she's
Sober. Charlize's beliefs about what alcohol can do for her represent ______.

• A) outcome expectancies
• B) behavioral contingencies
• C) self-efficacy expectancies
• D) behavioral cues

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Definitions:

Humanistic Psychology

Humanistic psychology is a psychological perspective that emphasizes the individual's potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Motivation Psychology

A field of psychology that studies what drives individuals to initiate, direct, and sustain behaviors and actions towards achieving specific goals.

Conditional Positive Regard

Refers to acceptance and love that are contingent upon a person behaving in certain ways or fulfilling certain conditions.

Maladaptive Behaviors

Actions or tendencies that aren't conducive to personal or societal well-being, often interfering with everyday functioning or leading to emotional distress.