If Edgar Is Exhibiting Maladaptive Behavior, We Would Expect This

question 575

Multiple Choice

If Edgar is exhibiting maladaptive behavior, we would expect this behavior to often result in

• A)acute psychotic behavior that would be readily apparent to any observer.
• B)statistically rare behavior that would be offensive to most people in a culture.
• C)serious psychological discomfort, disability, and\or a loss of control of thoughts, behaviors, or feelings.
• D)rigidly conforming mannerisms and mutism that would incapacitate the person.

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Definitions:

Kinsey's Study

A pioneering series of studies on human sexual behavior conducted by Alfred Kinsey and his team, which challenged conventional beliefs about sexuality.

Sexual Arousal

The physiological and psychological state of being awakened to sexual desire and readiness for sexual activity.

Masters and Johnson

Masters and Johnson were pioneering researchers in the field of human sexual response and dysfunction, known for their observations and clinical studies conducted from the 1950s through the 1970s.

Overjustification Effect

The phenomenon where providing external incentives for an already internally rewarding behavior can lead to a reduction in intrinsic motivation.