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Penelope Has Low Self-Esteem and Is Unhappy

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Penelope has low self-esteem and is unhappy.She appears to be anxious around her peers and has few friends.Her teacher asks her why she sat by herself at lunch.Penelope stated that the other kids would not want her to join them,because she is ugly and dumb.It is most likely that she grew up in a home with parents who were


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Phobias

Irrational and excessive fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that result in a compelling desire to avoid the feared subject.

Ethological Theory

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the genetic and evolutionary mechanisms behind behaviors and how they contribute to survival.

Biological Basis

The foundation of behaviors, abilities, or diseases in genetic, neurological, or physiological processes within the body.

Skinnerian

Relating to the theories of B.F. Skinner, emphasizing behaviorism and the use of reinforcement to modify behavior.

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