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What is a characteristic of someone with Dependent Personality Disorder?
Soliciting advice and reassurance before committing to almost anything
What is Sharon experiencing in her relationship with Tom?
Emotional withdrawal and fear of separation
What is a result of codependent behavior in relationships?
Loss of personal identity and autonomy
What is a trait of someone with Dependent Personality Disorder?
Difficulty expressing disagreement with others
How does Sharon feel about her relationship with Tom?
Destroyed and lost
What is a consequence of codependent behavior?
Emotional withdrawal and fear of separation
What drives individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder to submit quickly to their partners' wishes?
Fear of abandonment and rejection
What happens to individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder when relationships dissolve?
Their self-esteem becomes devastated
What is a common characteristic of individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder in relationships?
They assume a more passive role in relationships
Why do individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder tend to be clingy?
As a result of a fear of abandonment
How do individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder react when they are deprived of support or attachment?
They withdraw into themselves and become increasingly tense and despondent
What is a key aspect of the behavior of individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder?
They live their lives through others and for others
What is a characteristic of someone who is normal in terms of interpersonal relationships?
They are capable of functioning autonomously.
Which of the following is a sign of abnormality in relationships?
Feeling uncomfortable or helpless when alone.
What is a common fear of someone with a disordered personality?
Fear of being left to fend for oneself.
What is a characteristic of someone with a normal style in relationships?
They are nostalgic about lost intimacy, but do not immediately seek a new partner.
What is a sign of codependency in relationships?
Desiring nurturance and support from others to an excessive degree.
Which of the following is a characteristic of someone who is normal in terms of emotional expression?
They are capable of enjoying solitude.
What is the underlying assumption of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
I am inadequate and unable to handle life on my own
What is the primary motivation behind the behavior of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
To seek attention and approval from others
How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder often fulfill their sex-role stereotypes?
By playing extreme masculine or feminine roles
What is the result of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder valuing external events over their own internal experiences?
They are left without a clear sense of identity apart from others
What is a key fear of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Being rejected by others
What is a common mechanism used by individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder to seek approval?
By performing and playing a role for others
What underlying assumption is common in individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
I am inadequate and unable to handle life on my own
What is a characteristic of individuals with a dramatic style in relationships?
They display their emotions easily and openly
What motivates individuals with an outgoing style in relationships?
A need to be popular and liked by others
How do individuals with a dramatic style in relationships approach their appearance?
They consciously dress with the opposite sex in mind
What is a common fear of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Being inadequate and unable to handle life
What is a characteristic of individuals with an outgoing style in relationships?
They are often described as warm and lively
What is the primary motivator for individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Desire for social approval
Which of the following is a characteristic of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Overly dramatic and attention-seeking behavior
How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder typically interact with others?
In a flirtatious and provocative manner
What is a common fear of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Fear of being ignored or overlooked
How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder typically express their emotions?
In an overly dramatic and exaggerated manner
What is a common mechanism for seeking approval in individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Physical appearance and flirtation
Which of the following is a characteristic of male Histrionics?
Overly dramatic and attention-seeking
What is a common pitfall in relationships for individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Superficiality and lack of substance
How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder respond to criticism or negative feedback?
They become emotional and dramatic
What is a common consequence of Histrionic Personality Disorder in relationships?
Superficial connections and boredom
What do individuals with a dramatic style often focus on?
Feeling, color, and attention
Which personality trait is often described as Warm, Lively, Dramatic, Energizing, and Provocative?
Outgoing style
What is a common underlying assumption among individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
I am inadequate and unable to handle life on my own
How do individuals with a dramatic style often express themselves?
Openly and easily, displaying their emotions
What is a characteristic of individuals with an outgoing style in relationships?
They possess great confidence in their influence and charm
How do individuals with a dramatic style often approach their physical appearance?
They deliberately make themselves physically attractive
What is a primary fear of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Rejection by others
What is a characteristic of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder in terms of emotional regulation?
They are unable to relax and feel pressure to seek attention
What is a common pattern of behavior in individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
They actively seek attention and approval from others
What is a key underlying assumption of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
I am inadequate and unable to handle life on my own
What is a consequence of valuing external events over internal experiences in individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
They are left without a clear sense of identity apart from others
What is a characteristic of relationships in individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
They are shallow and superficial
In individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder, what is the primary motivator for their behaviors?
A need for attention and approval from others
What is a common characteristic of the speech patterns of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail
How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder typically respond to situations in which they are not the center of attention?
They feel subpar and scramble to redirect attention back to themselves
What is a common trait of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder in their relationships?
They are overly dramatic and attention-seeking
What is a characteristic of the emotional expression of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
It is shallow and rapidly shifting
What is a common way individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder use their physical appearance?
To draw attention to themselves
How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder often interact with others?
In a superficial and manipulative way
What is a common fear of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Being ignored and overlooked
What is a characteristic of male Histrionics?
They are overly dramatic and attention-seeking
What is a common pitfall in relationships for individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?
They have difficulty with intimacy and trust
Sharon's life is turned upside down when she quits her job and stops attending classes, leading to a marital crisis. Her husband Tom reacts with emotional withdrawal, threatening divorce. Explore the emotional turmoil and potential reconciliation in this quiz.
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