Joshua Has Been Told by Friends That He Does Not

question 89

Multiple Choice

Joshua has been told by friends that he does not look well. He feels flushed and decides to take his temperature to determine if he has a fever. His actions would be defined as​

• A) ​self-defeating behavior.
• B) ​disease behavior.
• C) ​illness behavior.
• D) ​socialized behavior.

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Definitions:

Social-interaction Skills

The abilities necessary for effective communication, relationship building, and interaction with others in social settings.

Gene-environment Interactions

The complex interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental factors that influences individual differences in behavior, health, and development.

Genetically Influenced Traits

Characteristics or features that are affected by genetic information passed from parents to their offspring.

Social-interaction Skills

Abilities used to communicate, engage with, and understand others during social interactions.