Lucy Has Trained for a Marathon, and She Thinks That

question 127

Multiple Choice

Lucy has trained for a marathon, and she thinks that she will be able to complete the race. This is an example of ___________ according to social-cognitive theory.

• A)self-defacing expectations
• B)perfectionism
• C)self-induced expectations
• D)self-efficacy expectations

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Definitions:

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A chronic disorder characterized by uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to repeat.

Ego-syntonic

Refers to thoughts, impulses, and behaviors that are consistent with an individual's self-perception, often contrasted with ego-dystonic, which feels foreign to one's self-image.

Common Personality Disorder

Refers to a range of mental disorders characterized by deeply ingrained, inflexible patterns of thought, feeling, or behavior that deviate significantly from the expectations of culture.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnosing mental disorders.