From the Perspective of Self-Awareness Theory,alcohol Abuse,binge Eating,and Suicide Are

question 29

Multiple Choice

From the perspective of self-awareness theory,alcohol abuse,binge eating,and suicide are alike in that they

• A) enable people who feel guilty to punish themselves.
• B) are coping mechanisms used by people with low self-esteem.
• C) make long-term self-focus impossible.
• D) provide temporary or permanent relief from unpleasant self-awareness.
• E) make self-focus aversive or unpleasant.

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Definitions:

Self-Disclosure Skills

The ability to reveal personal information about oneself to others appropriately and effectively.

Social Scripts

Schemata or guidelines stored in the brain that dictate behavior in specific social situations, based on cultural expectations and norms.

Desensitization

This refers to the process by which individuals become less sensitive or react less intensely to repeated stimuli or emotional triggers.

Priming Aggressive Thoughts

A process by which exposure to certain stimuli can increase the likelihood of aggressive responses in individuals.