Identify the Type of Perceptual Alteration Represented in the Following

question 2

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of perceptual alteration represented in the following example: Jim, a 12-year-old, states, "I am different from others in my physical education class because I am the class dunce."

• A) Distorted reality
• B) Selective attention
• C) Self-fulfilling prophecy
• D) Cognitive distortion

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Definitions:

Depressive Symptoms

Signs of depression, such as persistent sadness, lack of interest in activities, changes in appetite or sleep, and feelings of worthlessness.

Meditation

A practice where an individual uses a technique, such as focusing their mind on a particular object, thought, or activity, to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.

Psychological Conditions

Mental disorders or states of mind that affect how a person thinks, feels, behaves, and interacts with others.

Muscle Relaxation

A technique aimed at reducing physical tension through exercises that relax specific muscle groups, often used as a stress management tool.