The Student Is Listening to a Lecture on Self-Defeating Behaviors

question 8

Multiple Choice

The student is listening to a lecture on self-defeating behaviors. Which statement by the student indicates that teaching has been effective?

• A) "Nit-picking is viewing situations from a negative aspect."
• B) "Pessimism is looking for all imperfections."
• C) "Worrying is being concerned over issues that may or may not be in your control."
• D) "Perfectionism is rejecting responsibility for actions or inactions."

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Definitions:

Specific Criteria

A defined set of guidelines or characteristics used to classify or diagnose conditions and disorders accurately.

Psychodynamic Model

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (e.g., wishes and fears of which we're not fully aware), and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.

Abnormal Behavior

Patterns of emotion, thought, or action deemed pathological (outside cultural norms), often resulting in cognitive distress or impairment in functioning.

Illogical Thinking

Describes a way of reasoning or thinking that lacks consistency with logical norms or principles.