Studies Have Determined That Certain Personality Traits,such as __________,Predispose Us

question 180

Multiple Choice

Studies have determined that certain personality traits,such as __________,predispose us to alcohol and drug abuse.

• A)neuroticism and extraversion
• B)creativity and cynicism
• C)suggestibility and dissociation
• D)impulsivity and sociability

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which individuals believe they have no control over the outcomes of situations, often resulting from repeated failures or a sense of powerlessness.

Cognitive Interpretation

The process by which individuals perceive, comprehend, and make sense of the world around them, particularly how they interpret events and stimuli.

Aversive Events

Unpleasant or undesirable occurrences that individuals seek to avoid or minimize, often motivating behavior changes.

Behavioral Disengagement

A coping mechanism involving withdrawal from or reduction of effort in attempting to achieve goals when they seem unattainable.