Relationships with Peers Are Often Foremost in 12-Year-Old Jonathan's Mind

question 53

Multiple Choice

Relationships with peers are often foremost in 12-year-old Jonathan's mind and can have a huge impact on his emotional state. For example, when classmates treat him well, he's quite happy and self-assured, but when someone snubs him or makes fun of him, he becomes very depressed and thinks, "No one likes me." Which one of the following concepts related to motivation best explains Jonathan's significant mood swings?

• A) Contingent self-worth
• B) Self-handicapping
• C) Self-actualization
• D) Need for achievement

---

Definitions:

Homeless People

Individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

Unilateral ECT

Electroconvulsive therapy applied to one cerebral hemisphere, typically used to reduce the cognitive side effects of ECT.

Traditional ECT

Electroconvulsive therapy as traditionally administered, where electric currents are passed through the brain to trigger a brief seizure as treatment for severe mental illnesses.

Side Effects

Unintended and usually adverse effects of a drug or medical treatment.