Gretta Is in an Abusive Relationship with Her Boyfriend

question 36

Multiple Choice

Gretta is in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend. Although leaving her boyfriend is an obvious way to end the abuse, Gretta has been in this situation for so long that she no longer feels she has any control over it. Gretta's situation illustrates the concept of _____.

• A) compensatory control
• B) learned helplessness
• C) resilience
• D) post-traumatic growth

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Definitions:

Cognitive Vulnerability

Cognitive vulnerability refers to a predisposition towards negative thought patterns that increase the likelihood of psychological disorders.

Environmental Diathesis

Suggests a model in which environmental factors interact with genetic vulnerabilities to increase the risk of developing psychological disorders.

Triadic Gestalt

Refers to a perceptual pattern or configuration that involves three components or elements interconnected in a way that they form a cohesive whole.

Behavioral Pathway

The sequence of behaviors or actions leading to a specific outcome or goal, guided by learning and reinforcement.