Brandon, Age 4, Reports That When He Grows Up, He

question 51

Multiple Choice

Brandon, age 4, reports that when he grows up, he will marry his mother. How should his family respond?

• A) They shouldn't be too concerned because this is an example of the characteristic precausal reasoning of a young child.
• B) They should be very concerned because Brandon, by this age, should understand that this will not happen.
• C) They should be very concerned because as it is a sign of a personality problem.
• D) They shouldn't be too concerned because this is part of what happens as children begin the process of identification.

Describe social implications and individual impacts of personality disorders.

Know historical contributions to the understanding of personality disorders.

Understand the controversies and purposes surrounding the development and revision of the DSM.

Differentiate between ego-syntonic and ego-dystonic disorders and their implications for self-perception and treatment seeking.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Biases

A cognitive bias that involves individuals attributing their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors, protecting self-esteem.

Equity

Refers to fairness or justice within relationships, organizations, or societies, often focusing on the distribution of resources.

Conflict-Escalation Process

The progression of a dispute or conflict, increasing in intensity and potentially leading to more serious disputes or confrontations.

Social Values Orientation

An individual's preference regarding the allocation of resources between themselves and others, indicating their inclination towards cooperation, altruism, or selfishness.