A Child Who Is Severely Criticized for Acting Independently, and Who

question 152

Multiple Choice

A child who is severely criticized for acting independently, and who is praised for doing exactly what parents say to do, later develops dependent personality disorder. The therapist who would be LEAST surprised by this outcome would have which theoretical orientation?

• A) sociocultural
• B) cognitive-behavioral
• C) humanistic
• D) psychodynamic

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces an unacceptable or threatening impulse with an opposite attitude or behavior.

Idealized Self-Image

A mental construct of how one would like to be, often unattainably perfect and serving as a standard against which one's actual attributes are measured.

Love, Acceptance

Essential emotional needs involving being loved and accepted by others, which are critical for emotional well-being and self-esteem.

Self-Image

is one's mental representation of themselves, encompassing how an individual perceives their appearance, abilities, and worth.