Alex Is Considered to Have a Difficult Temperament

question 113

Multiple Choice

Alex is considered to have a difficult temperament.According to the differential susceptibility model and the biological sensitivity to context model,which of the following is MOST accurate?

• A)Alex will fail every time he is put in a difficult situation.
• B)Alex will have difficulty in adverse situations and will also be less likely to grow from supportive situations.
• C)Alex will have difficulty in adverse situations and will also be more likely to grow from supportive situations.
• D)Alex will succeed in adverse situations,but not grow much from supportive situations.

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

An inaccurate statement or belief that, by altering the situation, becomes accurate; a prediction that causes itself to come true.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.

Labeling Theory

Howard Becker’s idea that deviance is a consequence of external judgments, or labels, that modify the individual’s self-concept and change the way others respond to the labeled person.

Rule Violators

Individuals or entities that fail to adhere to established rules, laws, or norms, potentially leading to social, legal, or professional consequences.