Adam Stole a Package of Salami from the Grocery Store

question 108

Multiple Choice

Adam stole a package of salami from the grocery store but claims he did so because,as a father,his first responsibility is to feed his hungry children.This is an example of:

• A) a justification.
• B) an excuse.
• C) a disclaimer.
• D) a motive.

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Definitions:

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the stress response and for defining the General Adaptation Syndrome, a theory of stress and the body's way of adapting to it.

Biological Response

Biological response refers to any reaction or change in an organism or any of its parts resulting from exposure to a specific stimulus or environment.

Role Conflict

The stress or dilemma that occurs when an individual is confronted with competing demands or expectations from different roles they play in their life.