The Ka'aba

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Ka'aba

• A) was a group of sacred stones revered by the Bedouin tribes, each of which possessed one.
• B) was the shrine in Mecca containing a large black meteorite.
• C) represented the monotheism of the Bedouins.
• D) was Allah's representative Arab priesthood.
• E) was the male initiation ceremony when one formally became an adult.

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Definitions:

Self-defeating Behaviors

Actions or habits that undermine one's own goals or well-being, often occurring as a result of negative self-talk or self-sabotage.

Self-efficacy Failure

Situations or circumstances where an individual's belief in their ability to execute actions necessary for a desired outcome is undermined or lacks entirely.

Counterproductive Strategies

Approaches or methods that have the opposite effect of what is intended, often making a situation worse.

Deliberate Self-destruction

Intentional harm or injury inflicted on oneself, often as a coping mechanism for emotional distress.