Meg is an early maturing girl and has encountered some psychological problems. What does the textbook offer as an explanation for Meg's psychological problems?
A. She does not perceive herself to be attractive.
B. Her parents simply have not accepted the fact that she is growing up.
C. Her estrogen levels are too high, but will decrease once she becomes 15 or 16 years old.
D. She has not yet acquired adult personality traits and social skills.
Answer: D
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A. While the weight of the average woman is decreasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is decreasing even faster. B. While the weight of the average woman is increasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is decreasing. C. While the weight of the average woman is increasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is increasing even faster. D. The weight of the average woman doesn't seem to be affected by the average weight of the ideal woman.
Central to Albert Ellis's REBT (rational emotive behavior therapy) is that:
A. Consequences are an automatic reaction to the activating event. B. Cognitions, emotions, and behaviors are not interactive. C. Events do not upset you; instead, it is your belief about what has happened that upsets you. D. Rigidity, "must" thoughts, and one-sidedness are strongly favored.