Considering the Psychosocial Characteristics of the Following People, Which One

question 17

Multiple Choice

Considering the psychosocial characteristics of the following people, which one is most likely to develop an illness

• A) Fernando, a banker who works long hours.
• B) Linda, a student who occasionally feels a bit sad and homesick.
• C) Ling, an athlete who experiences mild levels of anxiety before her competitions.
• D) John, an anxious and pessimistic news director who frequently "blows up" at his staff.

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Definitions:

Overly Shy

An extreme form of shyness characterized by a very high level of discomfort or anxiety in social situations.

Client-Centered Therapy

Carl Rogers’s method of psychotherapy, which emphasizes the creation of a warm, therapeutic atmosphere that frees clients to engage in self-exploration and self-expression.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person from their perspective, essentially putting oneself in another's shoes.

Behavior-Therapy Technique

Therapeutic methods used to change undesirable behaviors and encourage desired ones through conditioning and other learning principles.