In Class Tom Sits Slouched in His Seat, with His

question 4

Multiple Choice

In class Tom sits slouched in his seat, with his arms crossed and a continual you-can't-make-me-learn expression on his face. He never participates in class discussions (even when specifically called on) , and he never turns in assignments. Which one of the following is least likely to be an explanation for Tom's behavior?

• A) He has little self-efficacy for succeeding at academic tasks.
• B) He wants to maintain a good image with low-achieving friends.
• C) He sees no relevance of classroom subject matter to his own life.
• D) He has no motivation whatsoever.

Recognize the impact of neurotransmitter levels on mood disorders such as depression.

Comprehend the role of cognitive factors in the development and perpetuation of depression.

Identify the biological, psychoanalytic, and social-cognitive perspectives on depression and their implications.

Recognize the incidence and risk factors associated with suicide.

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Definitions:

Stressors

Factors or experiences that cause stress in an individual.

Ethologists

Scientists who study the behavior of animals in their natural environments, focusing on instinctual or innate behaviors.

Neo-Freudians

Psychoanalytic theorists who modified the original theories of Freud.

Innate

A quality, ability, or knowledge that is present from birth, not acquired or learned through experience.