Question

Mellie has not been out of the house in three weeks because she is afraid that people are following her and planning on hurting her, which makes her very worried. Mellie’s neighbors are worried about her. Which of the following statements does NOT characterize Mellie’s experience?

Answer 1

Answer:

Mellie has not been out of the house in three weeks because she is afraid that people are following her and planning on hurting her, which makes her very worried. Mellie’s neighbors are worried about her. Which of the following statements does NOT characterize Mellie’s experience?

a) Her behavior may be adaptive

b) Her behavior is upsetting to others

c) Her behavior deviates from social norms

d) Her behavior is personally distressing

Explanation:

It is clear from the details of Mellie's situation that her behavior is distressing to her and her neighbors. It is also not in keeping with the unwritten rules of society, or social norms.

However, Mellie's behavior is not adaptive. Adaptive behavior is behavior that enables people to get along and survive in their environment with the least amount of disagreement or awkwardness with others. This is exactly the opposite of Mellie's behavior.