Which Statement Made by an Adolescent Patient Represents an Indirect

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by an adolescent patient represents an indirect expression of low self-esteem?

• A) "It seems as if I have been a loser almost since the day I was born."
• B) "Drinking beer almost always helps me to forget about my problems."
• C) "I don't have many friends, and I tend to stay away from the ones I do have."
• D) "If I had only gotten that job, then I could certainly experience happiness in life."

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Definitions:

Pentadienyl Anion

A negatively charged ion formed by removing a proton from a pentadiene, featuring five carbon atoms connected with alternating single and double bonds.

Bonding π Molecular Orbital

A type of molecular orbital that forms when p-orbitals overlap linearly, allowing for the delocalization of π electrons across adjacent atoms.

Allyl Anion

A negatively charged species featuring a carbon atom adjacent to a double bond, important in organic reactions.

Major Product

The product that is formed in the greatest amount from a chemical reaction, determined by the reaction's mechanism and conditions, including temperature and pressure.