Which of the Following Is an Example of the "Vicious

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the "vicious cycle" of anxiety disorders?

• A) a child inherits a gene for anxiety from her parents
• B) a person with severe anxiety makes himself feel better by starting fights
• C) a man who was sexually abused as a child develops anxiety as an adult.
• D) a woman with social phobia notices every little mistake she makes in front of others, which makes her more anxious.

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Definitions:

Self-control

The skill to control emotions, thinking, and conduct in scenarios involving temptations and instinctive urges.

Alignment

The act of adjusting or arranging elements in a straight line or in correct relative positions; in a social context, it refers to the process of aligning one's behavior or attitudes with those of a group or another individual.

Ideal Self

The representation of the attributes one aspires to have, reflecting personal goals and standards of perfection.

Ought Self

The Ought Self is a component of self-discrepancy theory that represents the attributes a person believes they should possess, often influenced by societal expectations or personal obligations.