Neil Is Crippled by the Thought of the Inevitability of His

question 240

Multiple Choice

Neil is crippled by the thought of the inevitability of his own death.As such,he views life as meaningless and has trouble in relationships.What advice might an existential psychologist provide to Neil?

• A)Engage in habitual behaviours such as excessive Internet browsing to numb the existential pain.
• B)Construct defences to provide protection from these existential realities.
• C)Face the issue directly and learn to tolerate the pain of existence.
• D)Avoid relationships until self-actualization is complete.

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Definitions:

Melancholia

A severe form of depression with classic symptoms of despair, deep sadness, inability to find joy, and withdrawal.

Epilepsy

A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Brain Fever

An antiquated term for various conditions that would inflame the brain, such as encephalitis or meningitis, but not used in modern medical practice.

State Built Asylums

Institutions constructed by government entities intended to house and treat individuals with mental illnesses, historically significant before modern psychiatric hospitals.