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Dana Belongs to a Special Project Group Assigned to Investigate

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Dana belongs to a special project group assigned to investigate possible recreation activities for the upcoming summer work program. Dana knows others are present to do his work and is considered to be a "free rider" by other group members. This group has encountered ___.


Definitions:

Impulsivity

A trait signifying a tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.

Biopsychosocial Approach

A holistic perspective in health and illness considering biological, psychological, and social factors as interconnected influences.

DSM-IV-TR

The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, updated as a 2000 “text revision”; a widely used system for classifying psychological disorders.

Medical Model

A framework in which psychological disorders are treated as medical diseases, emphasizing diagnosis, treatment, and cure.

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