A Set of Skills That Help Individuals Achieve Their Goals

question 118

Multiple Choice

A set of skills that help individuals achieve their goals in interpersonal interactions while maintaining positive relations with others is referred to as

• A) emotional regulation.
• B) delay of gratification.
• C) intelligence.
• D) social competence.

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Definitions:

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of mistrust and suspiciousness of others’ motives.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development.

Insanity Defense

A legal defense strategy in which the defendant claims that they were unable to understand the nature of their actions or distinguish right from wrong due to a psychiatric disorder at the time of the crime.

Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines behavioral and mental processes through the lens of biological processes and structures.