Ferguson and His Colleagues in the Catalyst Model Suggest That

question 25

Multiple Choice

Ferguson and his colleagues in the Catalyst Model suggest that it is environmental factors that may act as catalysts leading to aggressive actions for an individual who has ______________.

• A) A friendly disposition
• B) A violence-prone personality
• C) A warped sense of humor
• D) A never done anything wrong

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to a disconnect from reality.

Negative Symptoms

In the context of psychological disorders, particularly schizophrenia, symptoms that indicate the absence or lack of normal cognitive or emotional processes, such as flat affect or apathy.

Schizophrenics

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, often without a specific cause.