_____ Is a Term That Means Finding an Excuse for Behavior

question 45

Multiple Choice

_____ is a term that means finding an excuse for behavior that causes embarrassment, shame, anxiety, or pain.

• A)Whistleblowing
• B)Rationalizing
• C)Dissonance reduction
• D)Social loafing

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Definitions:

Idiopathic Scoliosis

A type of scoliosis (spinal curvature) without a known cause, often diagnosed during adolescence.

Preadolescent Growth Spurt

A rapid period of physical growth and development that typically occurs just before adolescence, marked by significant changes in height and body composition.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)

A genetic disorder characterized by brittle bones that break easily, due to a defect in the production of a protein called collagen which is essential for bone strength.

Cure for the Disorder

The successful elimination or management of symptoms and causes of a specific disorder, restoring health.