Parents Who Were Abused as Children Are More Likely Than

question 54

True/False

Parents who were abused as children are more likely than not to abuse their own children.

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Definitions:

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition marked by feelings of inadequacy and insecurity, often resulting from perceived or actual inferiority in one aspect of life.

Neurotic Styles

Patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are maladaptive and stem from attempts to deal with anxiety or internal conflicts, often leading to psychological distress.

Freudian Psychoanalysis

This is a therapeutic technique developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes exploring unconscious conflicts, desires, and motivations to treat psychological disorders.

Psychodynamic Object Relations

A theory and treatment approach focusing on interpersonal relationships, emphasizing the influence of early family dynamics on mental health.