AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When a person’s thoughts, feelings, or actions are different from how they are expected to think, feel, and act in a given situation, they are ____ thoughts.
A
Maladaptive
B
Deviated
C
Self-Destructive
D
Discomforting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simply put, a situation arises, and we have thoughts about the facts of that situation; those thoughts trigger feelings, and based on those feelings we engage in behaviors which in turn impact the situation (either positively or negatively), and the cycle continues.

Detailed explanation-2: -In psychology, an attitude refers to a set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular object, person, thing, or event. Attitudes are often the result of experience or upbringing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Our thoughts and feelings influence our behaviors, choices, and ultimately, outcomes.” Also connected to our thoughts and feelings are behaviors. Behaviors are our actions or the ways in which we present ourselves to others. Our behaviors outwardly reflect how we are feeling on the inside.

Detailed explanation-4: -This skill is called emotional awareness. Emotional awareness helps us know what we need and want (or don’t want!). It helps us build better relationships.

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