How Does Terrie Moffitt View the Antisocial Behavior of Adolescents

question 52

Multiple Choice

How does Terrie Moffitt view the antisocial behavior of adolescents?

• A)as usually time-limited and often adaptive
• B)as usually time-limited but always maladaptive
• C)as the adolescent version of conduct disorder
• D)as almost always leading to adult antisocial behavior

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Definitions:

Personality Functioning

Refers to the adaptive and maladaptive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that characterize an individual.

Self-Disclosing

The act of revealing personal information about oneself to others.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of unconditional positive regard and the potential for human growth.

Genuineness

The quality of being open, sincere, and honest in one's feelings, thoughts, and actions.