Although When She Asks (And She Asks Often),her Friends Insist

question 8

Multiple Choice

Although when she asks (and she asks often) ,her friends insist that she's important to them and that they like her,Kayla still doubts her friends like her.Kayla is exhibiting a pattern of:

• A) excessive reassurance seeking.
• B) socioemotional selectivity.
• C) emotional isolation.
• D) social support.

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A theory in psychology that asserts behavior can be understood and studied through observable actions without considering mental states or consciousness.

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms that lead to distress, disability, or impaired functioning.

Functionalism

A perspective in psychology that focuses on the purpose and adaptive functions of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Gestalt

A psychological theory that proposes organisms perceive entire patterns or configurations, not merely as individual components.