Avoidant Personality Disorder Overview
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What is resistance in the context of psychoanalysis?

  • The refusal of patients to engage in any form of therapy
  • The avoidance of discussing uncomfortable topics by patients (correct)
  • The emotional connection a patient feels towards the therapist
  • A technique used by therapists to redirect conversations

    • What does transference refer to in psychoanalysis?

  • The therapist's emotional feelings towards the patient
  • The process of repetition in therapeutic sessions
  • The historical context of the patient's family relationships
  • The patient's intense emotional feelings towards the analyst (correct)

    • How is countertransference defined?

  • The patient's influence on the therapist's feelings
  • The analyst's emotional withdrawal from the patient
  • The therapist's emotional responses towards the client (correct)
  • The patient’s transference towards their past relationships

    • What is the primary focus of behavioral therapies?

    <p>Modifying current behavior through reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the process of emotional release associated with confronting unconscious conflicts?

    <p>Catharsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does insight play in the therapeutic process?

    <p>To help the patient recognize and understand their conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do unhealthy family relationships relate to psychoanalysis?

    <p>They can cause emotional entanglements that need to be addressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about behavior and therapy?

    <p>Both abnormal and normal behaviors are learned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of avoidant personality disorder?

    <p>Extreme shyness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with avoidant personality disorder?

    <p>High self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can avoidant personality disorder typically manifest in childhood?

    <p>Excessive shyness and fear of new situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key trait of dependent personality disorder?

    <p>Profound psychological dependence on others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is linked to dependent personality disorder?

    <p>Inability to make decisions without direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common background experiences might contribute to the development of avoidant personality disorder?

    <p>Chronic parental criticism and rejection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often observed in individuals with dependent personality disorder regarding their behavior?

    <p>Clinging and submissive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of avoidant personality disorder?

    <p>Physical health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are members of the ingroup typically perceived?

    <p>As generally similar and favourable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential negative outcome of high group cohesion as suggested by Irving Janis?

    <p>Formation of unrealistic consensus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario is most likely to lead to groupthink?

    <p>A group isolated from outside opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does groupthink have on decision-makers within a group?

    <p>Leads to an inflated sense of power and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic behavior of groups experiencing groupthink?

    <p>Reaching unanimous agreement without dissent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major decision-making failure is cited as an example of groupthink?

    <p>The escalation of the Vietnam War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes social loafing?

    <p>Reduced individual effort in group tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do perceptions of ingroup and outgroup members typically influence social dynamics?

    <p>They can affect perceptions and treatment of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the self-serving bias involve regarding an individual's perception of their actions?

    <p>Perceiving their own negative actions as justified but those of others as inexcusable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of self-serving bias?

    <p>Claiming that their intelligence is above average regardless of evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of counterfactual thinking?

    <p>To imagine alternative scenarios that did not occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can upward counterfactual thinking affect a person's emotions?

    <p>It generates feelings of regret or envy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes social influence?

    <p>The attempts by one or more persons to modify others' attitudes or behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can negative feelings associated with upward counterfactual thinking lead to?

    <p>A deeper dissatisfaction with personal achievements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about downward counterfactual thinking is accurate?

    <p>It can create positive feelings by imagining worse outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor affecting social influence?

    <p>Social norms and conformity tendencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does transparency in counseling primarily entail?

    <p>Expressing any negative feelings about a client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept prevents rambling during client discussions?

    <p>Concreteness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for a nurturing counseling environment?

    <p>Genuine acceptance and empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do counselors serve as role models in therapy?

    <p>By showing fully functioning relational behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect differentiates self-disclosure from congruency in therapy?

    <p>Self-disclosure involves the therapist revealing personal experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is self-disclosure considered potentially beneficial in therapy?

    <p>When it is in response to a client's persistent inquiry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows clients to discover and express their positive core?

    <p>A genuine and accepting therapeutic relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential drawback of a counselor's self-disclosure?

    <p>It may shift the focus away from the client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Avoidant Personality Disorder

    • Characterized by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
    • Also referred to as Anxious Personality Disorder.
    • Common symptoms include extreme shyness, sensitivity to criticism, low self-esteem, and self-imposed social isolation.
    • Individuals express a desire for closeness but struggle to form relationships outside their immediate family.
    • Causes may involve genetic, personality, psychodynamic factors, and chronic experiences of parental criticism.
    • Traits often emerge in childhood, with excessive shyness and fear of new people or situations.

    Dependent Personality Disorder

    • Known as Asthenic Personality Disorder, marked by profound psychological dependence on others.
    • Long-term condition leading to submissive behavior and acute fear of separation from others.
    • Symptoms include chronic needy behavior, excessive reliance on others for advice and approval, low self-esteem, and inability to make decisions independently.

    Transference and Countertransference

    • Transference: Patient's emotional reactions towards the analyst reflect past significant relationships, aiding in conflict resolution.
    • Countertransference: Therapist's emotional responses to the client, crucial for emotional regulation and understanding client needs in therapy.

    Insight, Interpretation, and Working Through

    • The therapeutic process involves insights leading to emotional reactions (abreaction) that facilitate catharsis.
    • Working through interpretations is critical for therapy success, helping clients confront and resolve unconscious conflicts.

    Behavioral Therapy Insights

    • Grounded in principles of reinforcement and extinction, focusing on current behaviors and learned patterns.
    • Emphasizes transparency, allowing therapists to express both positive and negative feelings about clients.
    • Concreteness: Therapists maintain focus on specific events and feelings to prevent rambling, enhancing effective communication.

    Self-Disclosure in Therapy

    • Self-disclosure should be relevant to the client’s experiences, occasionally helping to solidify the therapeutic relationship.
    • The appropriateness of self-disclosure varies, becoming important when addressing client requests or feelings.

    Self-Serving Bias

    • Refers to the tendency to perceive personal actions as justified while viewing similar actions by others as negative.
    • Examples include overestimating intelligence, attributing success solely to personal talent, and blaming external factors for failures.

    Counterfactual Thinking

    • Involves imagining alternative scenarios to past events, influencing feelings of regret, envy, or satisfaction based on hypothetical outcomes.
    • Can provide insights for future strategies by reflecting on ways to achieve better results.

    Social Influence

    • Encompasses efforts by individuals to change others’ behaviors, integrating concepts of social norms, conformity, and obedience.
    • In-group vs. out-group perceptions significantly impact social interactions, with in-groups viewed more favorably.

    Group Influence on Decision-Making

    • Processes like social facilitation, social loafing, and group polarization describe dynamics in teamwork.
    • Groupthink: A phenomenon where the desire for group cohesion leads to irrational decision-making, often seen in homogeneous, isolated groups.
    • Historical example: The Vietnam War escalation, driven by groupthink among U.S. advisors, resulted in significant loss and miscalculation of outcomes.

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    This quiz provides an overview of Avoidant Personality Disorder, also known as Anxious Personality Disorder. It covers typical behavioral patterns such as social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to criticism. Test your understanding of its symptoms and implications.

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