16 Questions
Which term best describes the maintenance of a desired posture or action for long periods without discomfort?
Waxy flexibility
Which term refers to the inability to recognize and interpret sensory stimuli?
Agnosia
What is the term for the pathological imitation of the posture or action of others?
Waxy flexibility
What is the defense mechanism that involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to an external object?
Projection
What is the term for the gradual deterioration of intellectual functioning resulting in a decreased capacity to perform activities of daily living?
Dementia
Which defense mechanism involves acting the opposite of what one truly thinks or feels?
Reaction Formation
What is the term for the pathological repetition of words or phrases?
Verbigeration
Which false belief involves the client denying the existence of self or part of self?
Nihilistic
What is the term for the shifting of topics from one subject to another in a completely disconnected way?
Word salad
Which defense mechanism involves consciously excluding unacceptable thoughts and feelings from conscious awareness?
Suppression
What do individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder fear?
Rejection, criticism, and fear of separation
What is a common characteristic of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?
Preoccupation with order, control, and perfectionism
What is a common behavior associated with Depressive Personality Disorder?
Sad, gloomy affect and negative thinking
How do individuals with Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder express their resistance to demands?
Through procrastination, forgetfulness, and stubbornness
What is a common fear associated with Dependent Personality Disorder?
Fears of being left alone to care for themselves
What is a common characteristic of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder's approach to tasks?
Checking and rechecking details with precision
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