Darren Has a Stressful Work Life

question 147

Multiple Choice

Darren has a stressful work life. His workload has increased threefold, and he is having a hard time dealing with stress. In such a situation, Darren is most likely to

• A) take prescription medication.
• B) read a self-help book.
• C) attend a support group meeting.
• D) seek psychotherapy.

Recognize the significance of maladaptive behaviors and irrational thoughts in contributing to psychological disorders.

Identify the role of learning in the development of psychological disorders.

Understand the sociocultural and individual factors that influence the definition and perception of abnormal behavior.

Understand the role of biological factors in depression.

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Definitions:

Activation-synthesis Theory

A theory in neuroscience that suggests dreams are the result of the brain's attempt to make sense of random neural activity during REM sleep.

Neuronal Firing

The process by which neurons send electrical signals to communicate with other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Pons

A structure in the brain stem involved in, among other things, sleeping, waking, and dreaming.

Activation-synthesis Theory

A theory suggesting that dreams are the result of the brain's attempt to make sense of random neural activity during REM sleep.