Marriage Crisis and Emotional Withdrawal
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What is a characteristic of someone with Dependent Personality Disorder?

  • Taking initiative in major life decisions
  • Expressing disagreement with others without fear of loss of support
  • Developing confidence in self-directed decisions
  • Soliciting advice and reassurance before committing to almost anything (correct)

What is Sharon experiencing in her relationship with Tom?

  • A sense of independence and confidence
  • Mutual respect and equal decision-making
  • A sense of loss and disconnection from herself
  • Emotional withdrawal and fear of separation (correct)

What is a result of codependent behavior in relationships?

  • Healthy boundaries and mutual respect
  • Emotional distance and independence
  • Loss of personal identity and autonomy (correct)
  • Increased confidence and self-worth

What is a trait of someone with Dependent Personality Disorder?

<p>Difficulty expressing disagreement with others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Sharon feel about her relationship with Tom?

<p>Destroyed and lost (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of codependent behavior?

<p>Emotional withdrawal and fear of separation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drives individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder to submit quickly to their partners' wishes?

<p>Fear of abandonment and rejection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder when relationships dissolve?

<p>Their self-esteem becomes devastated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder in relationships?

<p>They assume a more passive role in relationships (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder tend to be clingy?

<p>As a result of a fear of abandonment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder react when they are deprived of support or attachment?

<p>They withdraw into themselves and become increasingly tense and despondent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the behavior of individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder?

<p>They live their lives through others and for others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of someone who is normal in terms of interpersonal relationships?

<p>They are capable of functioning autonomously. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sign of abnormality in relationships?

<p>Feeling uncomfortable or helpless when alone. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common fear of someone with a disordered personality?

<p>Fear of being left to fend for oneself. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of someone with a normal style in relationships?

<p>They are nostalgic about lost intimacy, but do not immediately seek a new partner. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of codependency in relationships?

<p>Desiring nurturance and support from others to an excessive degree. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of someone who is normal in terms of emotional expression?

<p>They are capable of enjoying solitude. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>I am inadequate and unable to handle life on my own (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind the behavior of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>To seek attention and approval from others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder often fulfill their sex-role stereotypes?

<p>By playing extreme masculine or feminine roles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder valuing external events over their own internal experiences?

<p>They are left without a clear sense of identity apart from others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key fear of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>Being rejected by others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common mechanism used by individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder to seek approval?

<p>By performing and playing a role for others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What underlying assumption is common in individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>I am inadequate and unable to handle life on my own (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individuals with a dramatic style in relationships?

<p>They display their emotions easily and openly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivates individuals with an outgoing style in relationships?

<p>A need to be popular and liked by others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with a dramatic style in relationships approach their appearance?

<p>They consciously dress with the opposite sex in mind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common fear of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>Being inadequate and unable to handle life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individuals with an outgoing style in relationships?

<p>They are often described as warm and lively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivator for individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>Desire for social approval (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>Overly dramatic and attention-seeking behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder typically interact with others?

<p>In a flirtatious and provocative manner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common fear of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>Fear of being ignored or overlooked (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder typically express their emotions?

<p>In an overly dramatic and exaggerated manner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common mechanism for seeking approval in individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>Physical appearance and flirtation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of male Histrionics?

<p>Overly dramatic and attention-seeking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common pitfall in relationships for individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>Superficiality and lack of substance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder respond to criticism or negative feedback?

<p>They become emotional and dramatic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of Histrionic Personality Disorder in relationships?

<p>Superficial connections and boredom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do individuals with a dramatic style often focus on?

<p>Feeling, color, and attention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait is often described as Warm, Lively, Dramatic, Energizing, and Provocative?

<p>Outgoing style (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common underlying assumption among individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>I am inadequate and unable to handle life on my own (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with a dramatic style often express themselves?

<p>Openly and easily, displaying their emotions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individuals with an outgoing style in relationships?

<p>They possess great confidence in their influence and charm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with a dramatic style often approach their physical appearance?

<p>They deliberately make themselves physically attractive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary fear of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>Rejection by others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder in terms of emotional regulation?

<p>They are unable to relax and feel pressure to seek attention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common pattern of behavior in individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>They actively seek attention and approval from others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key underlying assumption of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>I am inadequate and unable to handle life on my own (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of valuing external events over internal experiences in individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>They are left without a clear sense of identity apart from others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of relationships in individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>They are shallow and superficial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder, what is the primary motivator for their behaviors?

<p>A need for attention and approval from others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the speech patterns of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>Excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder typically respond to situations in which they are not the center of attention?

<p>They feel subpar and scramble to redirect attention back to themselves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common trait of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder in their relationships?

<p>They are overly dramatic and attention-seeking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the emotional expression of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>It is shallow and rapidly shifting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder use their physical appearance?

<p>To draw attention to themselves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder often interact with others?

<p>In a superficial and manipulative way (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common fear of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>Being ignored and overlooked (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of male Histrionics?

<p>They are overly dramatic and attention-seeking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common pitfall in relationships for individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

<p>They have difficulty with intimacy and trust (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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