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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Sharon feel about her relationship with Tom?

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

    What is a consequence of codependent behavior?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of male Histrionics?

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

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

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

    What do individuals with a dramatic style often focus on?

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

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

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

    How do individuals with a dramatic style often express themselves?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is a characteristic of male Histrionics?

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

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