An Exerciser Is Often Preoccupied with Excessive Self-Criticism About Her

question 14

Multiple Choice

An exerciser is often preoccupied with excessive self-criticism about her body, concerns over looking bad when doing specific exercises, and doubts whether they will be able to produce the right actions when others are watching. This individual might be considered to have high levels of

• A) introversion.
• B) hardiness.
• C) harmonious passion.
• D) sensation seeking.
• E) evaluative concerns perfectionism.

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Definitions:

Attachment Patterns

Refers to the systematic behaviors and responses developed in early childhood that influence how individuals form emotional bonds and relationships throughout life.

Bowlby

John Bowlby, a British psychologist known for his work in developing attachment theory, focusing on the importance of early emotional bonds.

Attachment Processes

The formation, development, and dynamics of emotional bonds between individuals, typically in the context of caregiver and child relationships.

Adaptive Value

The extent to which a trait or behavior increases the chances of survival and reproduction of an organism in its environment.