Joey Has Had Problems with Alcohol Throughout His Life

question 40

Multiple Choice

Joey has had problems with alcohol throughout his life.He has a hard time saying "no" to risky situations and likes doing things that other people think are dangerous.He is easily bored and has been known to get into fights with other people just for fun.It is likely that Joey has:

• A) an Axis III syndrome
• B) externalizing tendencies
• C) attention deficit disorder
• D) an Axis V syndrome

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Definitions:

Volitional Control

Refers to the ability to make wilful, conscious decisions or exert self-control over one's actions and reactions.

Attitude-Behavior Consistency

The extent to which individuals’ attitudes (beliefs and feelings) about an object predict their behavior towards that object.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, considering the attitude toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.