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RCMultiple Choice

Bias and Prejudice — Cumulative exam

Question 18 • CMS 2025-2026 Psychology INITIAL CREDIT (Full Course)

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Shane is someone to watch out for when he gets angry. He has been known to throw things, and he even hit someone once. He always regrets what he said and did while he was angry, but that only lasts until the next time that he is angry. Researchers would say that Shane's anger is ___________.

Answer
A
adaptive
B
maladaptive
C
in control
D
normal

Explanation

Shane’s anger repeatedly leads him to throw things and hurt someone, and his regret does not prevent the same harmful behavior from happening again. Anger that causes ongoing problems or harm is maladaptive. Therefore, the best answer is maladaptive.

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