Howard Is Preoccupied with Accumulating New Facebook Friends Because He

question 231

Multiple Choice

Howard is preoccupied with accumulating new Facebook friends because he loves the attention it gives him. On his Facebook page he posts daily photos of himself that are designed to show off his good looks and body build. Howard best illustrates characteristics of

• A) neophobia.
• B) narcissism.
• C) unit bias.
• D) self-transcendence.

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Definitions:

Phobias

Persistent, excessive, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that lead to avoidance behavior.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing a dreaded event.

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted thoughts that cause distress and are difficult to control.

Antisocial Personality

A disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.