George Has Returned from His Two-Week Trip to India

question 3

Multiple Choice

George has returned from his two-week trip to India. He believes his trip has provided an introspection that increased his self-knowledge. When you begin to question him about his experiences, he becomes defensive and states, "I don't want to talk about it with you!" Based on the review of self-awareness in the text, what would be the most accurate conclusion?

• A) Yes, it probably has increased his self-knowledge. Now he is protective of that knowledge.
• B) No, it probably has not increased his self-knowledge.
• C) Maybe, maybe not, depends upon what rituals he practiced.
• D) Yes, because he has become more self-assertive and aware of what he wants to talk about.

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Definitions:

Delusional System

A fixed, false belief or set of beliefs that are strongly held despite contradictory evidence, often associated with psychiatric disorders.

Insane

A term historically used to describe individuals with mental health conditions affecting their ability to think, feel, and behave clearly, though it is now considered outdated and stigmatizing.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by behaviors to avoid weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight relative to stature, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight and shape.