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Which term best describes the maintenance of a desired posture or action for long periods without discomfort?
Which term refers to the inability to recognize and interpret sensory stimuli?
What is the term for the pathological imitation of the posture or action of others?
What is the defense mechanism that involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to an external object?
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What is the term for the gradual deterioration of intellectual functioning resulting in a decreased capacity to perform activities of daily living?
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Which defense mechanism involves acting the opposite of what one truly thinks or feels?
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What is the term for the pathological repetition of words or phrases?
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Which false belief involves the client denying the existence of self or part of self?
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What is the term for the shifting of topics from one subject to another in a completely disconnected way?
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Which defense mechanism involves consciously excluding unacceptable thoughts and feelings from conscious awareness?
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What do individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder fear?
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What is a common characteristic of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?
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What is a common behavior associated with Depressive Personality Disorder?
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How do individuals with Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder express their resistance to demands?
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What is a common fear associated with Dependent Personality Disorder?
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What is a common characteristic of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder's approach to tasks?
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Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions
- Postural Control: Maintenance of a desired posture or action for extended periods without discomfort.
- Agnosia: Inability to recognize and interpret sensory stimuli, affecting perception.
- Echolalia: Pathological imitation of the posture or actions of others, often seen in certain psychological conditions.
- Projection: Defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to an external object.
- Dementia: Gradual deterioration of intellectual functioning leading to decreased ability to perform daily living activities.
- Reaction Formation: Defense mechanism involving acting in direct opposition to one's true thoughts or feelings.
- Palilalia: Pathological repetition of words or phrases, often occurring in neurological conditions.
- Neglect: False belief where an individual denies the existence of self or parts of self.
- Loose Associations: Shifting topics from one subject to another in a disconnected manner, often observed in disorganized thinking.
- Suppression: Defense mechanism of consciously excluding unacceptable thoughts and feelings from awareness.
Personality Disorders Insights
- Dependent Personality Disorder: Individuals fear abandonment and struggle with decision-making due to a desire for reassurance and support.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: Characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control over tasks.
- Depressive Personality Disorder: Common symptoms include pervasive sadness and a tendency to engage in self-critical behaviors.
- Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder: Resistance to demands often expressed through procrastination, stubbornness, or intentional inefficiency.
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Test your knowledge of defense mechanisms with this quiz. Identify the correct terms to complete the definitions of various defense mechanisms.
