PerDev Q2

• What leads to negative feelings according to the definition of frustrations?

  Blocking of needs and desires
• How is career defined in the study material?

  A path maximizing a person's potential
• What is the definition of mental health?

  The psychological state of an individual
• What does well-being encompass according to the material?

  Holistic view including physical, spiritual, and psychological wellness
• What are the signs of failing mental health listed in the material?

  Depression, mood changes, anxiety, poor performance
• What are the characteristics of defense mechanisms?

  • Operates unconsciously
  • Used to protect ego
  • Distorts reality
• What is projection in defense mechanisms?

  Transfer of unacceptable traits to others
• Give an example of projection.

  A cheater accuses others of cheating
• What is rationalization in defense mechanisms?

  Inventing excuses for inadequate behavior
• Provide an example of rationalization.


  Blaming a teacher for failing an exam
• What is displacement in defense mechanisms?

  Shifting response to a less threatening object
• Give an example of displacement.


  Taking anger out on a family member
• What is repression in defense mechanisms?

  Unconscious forgetting of painful experiences
• Provide an example of repression.

  A child forgets abuse but struggles with relationships
• What is egocentrism in defense mechanisms?

  Believing oneself to have superior qualities
• Give an example of egocentrism.

  Insisting one is always right
• What is reaction formation in defense mechanisms?

  Behaving opposite to one's true feelings
• Provide an example of reaction formation.

  Bullying someone one is attracted to
• What is regression in defense mechanisms?

  Acting like an earlier phase of life
• Give an example of regression.


  Crying for ice cream when sad
• What is identification in defense mechanisms?

  Enhancing self-esteem by imitating others
• Provide an example of identification.

  Imitating a teacher's behavior
• What life instances can negatively affect mental health?

  • Seeking freedom from parental supervision
  • Unproductive use of leisure time
  • Sexual/Romantic relationships
  • Peer adjustment
  • Career choice
• What are ways to achieve good mental health?

  • Secure home life
  • Good family support
  • Opportunities for self-expression
  • Protection from high-emotional tension
  • Awareness of emotional tension factors
• What are ways to maintain good mental health?

  • Be available for recreational activities
  • Choose friends wisely
  • Avoid having enemies
  • Practice religion
• What is the purpose of personal relationships in adolescence?

  To establish identity and manage stress
• What is interpersonal attraction?

  Interest in personal relationships and social connections
• What are the rules of attraction?

  1. Physical attraction
  2. Proximity
  3. Similarity
  4. Reciprocity of liking
  5. Complementary
• What is physical attraction?

  Attraction based on physical beauty
• How does proximity affect attraction?

  Increased contact leads to increased attraction
• What does similarity refer to in attraction?

  Attraction to those perceived as similar
• What is reciprocity of liking?

  Feeling inclined to like someone who likes you
• What does complementary mean in attraction?

  Opposite qualities filling a need in another
• What are Sternberg's three components of love?

  1. Passion
  2. Intimacy
  3. Commitment
• What is passion in love?

  The physical aspect of love
• What does intimacy refer to in love?

  Feeling close and sharing emotional ties
• What is commitment in love?

  The choice to stay in a relationship
• What is the triangular theory of love?

  • Relationships can include combinations of passion, intimacy, and commitment
• What is liking in the triangular theory of love?

  Intimacy only
• What characterizes infatuation?

  Passion only, often "love at first sight"