Julius Is Obsessed with Avoiding Germs and Feels Compelled to Bathe

question 23

Multiple Choice

Julius is obsessed with avoiding germs and feels compelled to bathe at least 10 times a day.His therapist suggests that Julius continues his maladaptive bathing because this behavior temporarily reduced his anxiety on many past occasions.The therapist's suggestion most directly reflects a ________ perspective.

• A) biological
• B) conditioning
• C) psychoanalytic
• D) humanistic

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Attitude-Discrepant Behavior

Behavior inconsistent with an attitude that may have the effect of modifying an attitude.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias that leads individuals to attribute others' actions to their character or personality, while overlooking situational factors.

Dispositional Attribution

An assumption that a person’s behavior is determined by internal causes such as personal traits.