Although He Doesn't Understand Why, Rick Finds That His Attraction

question 234

Multiple Choice

Although he doesn't understand why, Rick finds that his attraction to his girlfriend is intensified when she flirts with other men. Rick's increased attraction may be caused by his

• A)denial of his anger.
• B)secondary appraisal of his girlfriend's worth.
• C)frustration at not being able to change the situation.
• D)attribution of his emotional arousal as attraction.

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Definitions:

Paranoid Delusions

Unfounded suspicions or exaggerated mistrust of others, often a component of paranoid personality disorder or schizophrenia.

Positive Symptoms

Symptoms of certain mental health disorders which involve the presence of aberrant perceptions or behaviors, such as hallucinations or delusions.

Schizophrenia

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

Compassion

The feeling that arises when a person is confronted with another's suffering and feels motivated to relieve that suffering. Compassion shows kindness, caring, and a willingness to help others.