Geoff Showers Four or Five Times During the Course of a Day

question 115

Multiple Choice

Geoff showers four or five times during the course of a day and washes his hands almost every time he touches something.Geoff's behavior most closely resembles symptoms of

• A) agoraphobia.
• B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C) a major depressive disorder.
• D) a psychosis.

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Definitions:

Reformulated Learned Helplessness

An updated theory on learned helplessness that incorporates the role of attributions in determining how individuals perceive and respond to events of a lack of control.

Personal Helplessness

Personal helplessness describes a state in which an individual feels they have no control over the outcomes in their life, often resulting from repeated failures or a belief in the inevitability of negative events.

Lower Self-esteem

Refers to a lower assessment or evaluation of one's own worth or abilities, often associated with various mental health challenges.

Fear of Failure

An apprehension or anxiety about failing to achieve a goal or succeed in a task, which can inhibit risk-taking and limit opportunities.