The Tension Reduction Theory Proposes That ______

question 356

Multiple Choice

The tension reduction theory proposes that ______.

• A) the more often one drinks to reduce tension, the stronger the habit becomes
• B) the more often one drinks to reduce tension, the weaker the habit becomes
• C) the less often one drinks to reduce tension, the stronger the habit becomes
• D) the less often one drinks to reduce tension, the weaker the habit becomes

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Definitions:

Minnesota Multiphasic

Refers to the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), a standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology used to aid in the assessment of mental health disorders.

Personality Inventory

A questionnaire designed to reveal aspects of an individual's character or psychological makeup, often used in psychological assessments.

Profile

A description or analysis of a person's psychological, behavioral, or characteristic patterns used for identification or assessment purposes.

Psychoticism

A personality pattern typified by aggressiveness and interpersonal hostility, often associated with the higher risk of developing psychotic disorders.