Vasilis Has Been Working in the Same Secure and Well-Paid

question 31

Multiple Choice

Vasilis has been working in the same secure and well-paid job for the past few years. One day, on his way to work he loses control of his vehicle and drives into a ditch. Despite the fact that he did not sustain any injuries, he was extremely scared about losing his life. A few days after the accident, he is still thinking about how close he came to death. A month later, Vasilis proclaims to his family that the accident made him realize he needs new challenges in his life. He wants to pursue his passion and talent for drawing anime, so he will be resigning from his work and moving from Canada (where he has lived all his life) to Japan.
-What need is Vasilis trying to fulfill by moving to Japan

• A) Cognitive needs
• B) Esteem needs
• C) Aesthetic needs
• D) Need for self-actualization

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness Model

A psychological condition in which individuals believe they have no control over their circumstances, leading them to accept and endure negative situations.

Pessimistic Attributions

The tendency to explain negative events or situations as being due to stable, global, and internal factors, often contributing to feelings of helplessness and depression.

Self-Presentation Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals adjust their behavior and appearance to create specific impressions in the minds of others.

Social Anxiety

A chronic mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others in social situations.