A Woman Who Is Particularly Threatened by Any Display of Anger

question 36

Multiple Choice

A woman who is particularly threatened by any display of anger becomes unable to speak when she is most angry with her husband, thereby keeping the anger out of her awareness. According to psychodynamic theorists, she is achieving _____ from her illness.

• A) primary gain
• B) secondary gain
• C) tertiary gain
• D) no gain

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Definitions:

Statistical Analysis

The process of collecting, examining, interpreting, and presenting data to discover underlying patterns and trends.

Lycanthropy

A mythical or psychological condition in which a person believes they can transform into a wolf, or exhibits wolf-like behavior.

Case History

A detailed compilation of information about an individual or group, including background, development, and events, often used in medical, psychological, or sociological contexts.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method wherein subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the observer.