Nokuthando Was Visiting a Friend in New York City When

question 63

Multiple Choice

Nokuthando was visiting a friend in New York City when terrorists destroyed the World Trade centre on 9/11. Ever since this experience, she has felt anxiety about going to the upper level floors of tall buildings. As an existentially oriented therapist, you might conclude that:

• A) Nokuthando is highly neurotic.
• B) Nokuthando's fears are completely unfounded.
• C) Nokuthando's anxiety is normal in light of the traumatic experience she had on 9/11.
• D) Nokuthando is on the verge of becoming psychotic.

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Definitions:

Freudian Concept

A theory or idea developed by Sigmund Freud that relates to the psychoanalytic study of the human psyche, including the id, ego, and superego.

Id

In Freudian psychoanalysis, a part of the mind that is the source of instinctual impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction of primitive needs.

Trait Theory

A psychological approach that studies personality through the identification and measurement of specific characteristics or traits that define an individual's behavior consistently over time.

Traits

Characteristics or qualities that define an individual or thing, often distinguishing them from others.