Childhood Trauma and Emotional Neglect
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What has been a persistent feeling that has haunted Allison since her childhood?

  • Feeling grateful for her parents' support
  • Feeling proud of her parents' success
  • Feeling like a burden to her parents (correct)
  • Feeling loved and accepted

    • Why did Allison withdraw socially?

  • Because she was lazy and didn't want to make an effort
  • Because she was unhappy with her parent's expectations
  • Because she was afraid of being teased and harassed by her peers (correct)
  • Because she was popular and couldn't handle the attention

    • What is a common theme in Allison's past relationships?

  • She was always confident and assertive
  • She was always the dominant one in the relationship
  • She was never in a relationship
  • She was afraid to voice her opinions and be herself (correct)

    • What is a characteristic of Allison's childhood home life?

    <p>It was devoid of warmth and joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible long-term consequence of Allison's childhood experiences?

    <p>It may lead to the development of an anxiety disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Allison's deep-seated desire in relationships?

    <p>To be accepted unconditionally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason Allison has limited contact with the outside world?

    <p>She is experiencing immobilizing panic attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Allison's social life?

    <p>She has difficulty naming friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Allison fear about others finding out about her?

    <p>They won't like her if they really find out about the real her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common pattern in Allison's life?

    <p>She lets things accumulate and then tries to do them all at once</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible diagnosis for Allison based on her symptoms?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about Allison's self-esteem?

    <p>She has low self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder?

    <p>They have a pervasive pattern of social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder refrain from engaging in social activities?

    <p>They are afraid of being criticized or rejected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder often view themselves?

    <p>As socially inept and personally unappealing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common underlying assumption of individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder?

    <p>If I don't have friends, then I must be a bad person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary fear of individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder?

    <p>The fear of rejection and criticism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cognitive distortion experienced by individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder?

    <p>They often think they are not good enough.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder fearing rejection?

    <p>They become more anxious and avoidant in social situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common childhood experience of individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder?

    <p>They were often criticized and rejected by their parents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder cope with social anxiety?

    <p>They avoid social situations and interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder's fear of rejection?

    <p>They become more anxious and depressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a schizoid personality and a histrionic personality?

    <p>One is demonstrative and spontaneous, while the other is detached and unanimated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying belief that drives a schizoid person's behavior?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior exhibited by individuals with a schizoid personality?

    <p>They avoid all contact and talk with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core belief that drives a schizoid person's fear of social interaction?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical outcome of a schizoid person's attempt to engage in social interactions?

    <p>They are rejected and ridiculed by others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary contrast between a schizoid personality and a histrionic personality in terms of energy and vitality?

    <p>One is theatrical and dramatic, while the other is unanimated and lacking in energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between introverts and individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder?

    <p>Introverts are able to experience and express emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might an individual with Schizoid Personality Disorder respond to criticism or praise from others?

    <p>With indifference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of Schizoid Personality Disorder in terms of relationships?

    <p>Social withdrawal and detachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Schizoid Personality Disorder differ from histrionic personality disorder?

    <p>Schizoids are more detached, while histrionics are more attention-seeking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible outcome if an individual with Schizoid Personality Disorder were to lose their job?

    <p>They would go through the motions of finding a new job, but without emotional investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder in terms of their emotional expression?

    <p>Emotional flatness or detachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental difference between the schizoid personality and nearly all others?

    <p>Need for closeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder in social interactions?

    <p>They are indifferent and lack desire to respond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder?

    <p>They are aloof and condescending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder in terms of emotional experience?

    <p>They have a restricted ability to experience pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder typically view social relationships?

    <p>As a source of detachment and indifference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common theme in the lives of individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder?

    <p>A preference for solitary activities and detachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder typically approach sexual experiences?

    <p>They prefer masturbation or sexual abstinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder and those with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

    <p>A preference for solitary activities and detachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder in terms of their relationships?

    <p>They lack close friends or confidants, except for first-degree relatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common pattern in the lives of individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder?

    <p>A pattern of detachment and social withdrawal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Allison's Case Example

    • Allison was told she was an accident and always felt like a burden to her parents.
    • She felt unloved and without warmth or joy at home, often fantasizing alone in her room.
    • Her parents were highly critical, even of small mistakes, which contributed to her crippling self-consciousness.
    • She was shy and socially withdrew, afraid to defend herself, and had limited relationships.

    Avoidant Personality Disorder

    • Characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
    • Four or more of the following criteria must be present:
      • Avoids occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact due to fears of criticism, disapproval, or rejection.
      • Is unwilling to get involved with people unless certain of being liked.
      • Shows restraint within intimate relationships because of the fear of being shamed or ridiculed.
      • Is preoccupied with being criticized or rejected in social situations.
      • Is inhibited in new interpersonal situations because of feelings of inadequacy.
      • Views self as socially inept, personally unappealing, or inferior to others.
      • Is unusually reluctant to take personal risks or engage in new activities because they may prove embarrassing.

    Cognitive Conceptualization

    • Core beliefs: "I'm inadequate", "I'm defective", "I'm unlikeable", "I'm different", "I don't fit in".
    • Underlying assumptions: "If this person treats me so badly, then I must be a bad person", "If I don't have friends, then I must be different or defective".
    • Fear of rejection: assuming that others will react to them in the same negative fashion as critical significant others.
    • Fear of rejection causes dysphoria, which is extremely painful, and the prospect of rejection is even more painful because the avoidant person views others' negative reactions as justified.

    Schizoid Personality Disorder

    • Diagnostic Criteria:
      • Neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family.
      • Almost always chooses solitary activities.
      • Has little, if any, interest in having sexual experiences with another person.
      • Takes pleasure in few, if any, activities.
      • Lacks close friends or confidants other than first-degree relatives.
    • Characterized by a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotion in interpersonal settings.
    • Case Example: Leonard's conduct, lack of emotional response, and limited social interactions.
    • Cognitive Perspective: early experiences, core beliefs, conditional assumptions, and negative automatic thoughts contribute to the schizoid personality disorder.

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    Read the passage about a person's difficult childhood experience and answer questions about their emotional struggles and family dynamics. This quiz explores the emotional impact of parental neglect on a child's life. Reflect on the emotional burden of feeling unwanted and unloved. Assess your understanding of this poignant passage.

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