If a 70-Year-Old Says, "I Won't Be as Happy in 5

question 63

Multiple Choice

If a 70-year-old says, "I won't be as happy in 5 years as I am today," this person MOST likely is:

• A) seriously depressed.
• B) reacting like many people that age.
• C) lying.
• D) suffering from a chronic disease.

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Definitions:

Humanistic Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes individual potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow; it posits that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, with physiological needs at the base, ascending to safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs.

Conditional Positive Regard

An attitude of acceptance and love from others that is contingent upon behaving in a way that is approved by them, as opposed to unconditional positive regard.

Subception

A psychological term referring to the perception of stimuli below the threshold of consciousness.